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August 16, 2017
Posted inCity
New bike and bus lanes are coming to Bancroft Way in Berkeley
New lanes for bicycles and buses are coming to Bancroft Way, the southern border of the UC Berkeley campus, cycling advocates have announced.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Berkeley man arrested in stolen U-Haul
A 23-year-old homeless man is in jail after a Berkeley police officer found him in a stolen U-Haul truck, authorities report.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Woman left with head injury after assault on UC Berkeley campus
A woman who was struck in the head with a piece of wood during an argument in UC Berkeley’s eucalyptus grove was taken to the hospital with a head injury Monday, authorities said.
Posted inCity
Plans for artificial turf at woodsy John Hinkel Park spark debate
The North Berkeley park has a natural feel. Some neighbors fear that will be impacted if Berkeley installs a patch of artificial grass for a swing set.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Violating Title IX? No problem, according to Betsy DeVos
Berkeley High should ensure survivors of sexual assault or harassment can avoid contact with the alleged perpetrator, switching classes, if necessary.
Posted inBites
Bites: Cheese Board, Anthony’s Cookies, Sideshow, more
Find out the latest food news, updates and events happening in the East Bay.
Posted inCommunity
Where in Berkeley?
Know where this is? Take a guess and let us know in the Comments underneath the post — that’s where we announce the winner too.