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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

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Nico Savidge

Nico Savidge joined Berkeleyside in 2021 as a senior reporter covering city hall. Born and raised in Berkeley, he got his start in journalism at Youth Radio as a high-schooler in the mid-2000s. Since then, he has covered transportation, law enforcement, education and college sports for the San Jose Mercury News, EdSource, the Wisconsin State Journal, The Janesville Gazette and The Daily Cardinal. A graduate of Berkeley High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he now lives in Oakland with his wife and dog.

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Berkeley REI workers seek union representation

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 22, 2022, 2:25 p.m.August 4, 2022

Their effort follows a successful drive to unionize workers at a New York REI, and a national organizing push among service workers.

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How to share your thoughts on Berkeley’s housing plans

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 17, 2022, 10:26 a.m.August 1, 2022

The city has released a draft of its Housing Element, which is likely to face close scrutiny from all sides of the housing debate.

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To boost affordable housing, Berkeley looks to buy, not just build

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 05, 2022, 8:00 a.m.September 19, 2022

With construction costs high, Berkeley is increasingly looking to create affordable housing by buying and fixing up older buildings.

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Berkeley will not join rest of Alameda County in reinstating mask mandate

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 02, 2022, 5:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The city’s public health officer has opted not to reinstate the requirement, citing data showing COVID cases in decline locally.

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Berkeley could vote on 2 measures to build affordable housing, pave streets

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 02, 2022, 10:00 a.m.October 17, 2022

Officials say a proposed $28M per year parcel tax increase could bring the city’s roads to “good” condition in a decade.

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Protesters condemn Berkeley mayor for trip to Israel

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 25, 2022, 1:23 p.m.August 4, 2022

Demonstrators called the Berkeley mayor’s trip tone-deaf because it took place soon after the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

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Photos: See inside the rebuilt Berkeley Tuolumne Camp

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 24, 2022, 2:53 p.m.February 20, 2023

The new camp, which welcomes families back this summer, was built to be more accessible and better protected from wildfire.

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Under threat from climate change, Berkeley’s family camps adapt to survive

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 22, 2022, 8:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

As Berkeley Tuolumne Camp reopens, the city’s cherished rustic retreats are facing growing threats from wildfires and landslides.

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Shattuck Cinemas is closing, as downtown loses another movie theater

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 19, 2022, 5:02 p.m.August 4, 2022

Downtown Berkeley, which once boasted a half-dozen movie theaters, will soon be down to one.

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Proposal for California Theatre would keep facade, add high-rise housing

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 19, 2022, 12:31 p.m.August 4, 2022

A proposal to build “approximately 15 stories” of new housing behind the theater’s facade cleared an early hurdle this month.

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Berkeley’s first (legal) electric scooter rentals launching this week

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 17, 2022, 2:04 p.m.August 4, 2022

Find out how many scooters and bikes are coming to Berkeley, and how you can report illegally parked vehicles.

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New bike lanes coming to Hopkins Street despite some neighbors’ objections

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 11, 2022, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

Some of the area’s residents and merchants vehemently opposed plans for new bike lanes that will require the removal of parking spaces.

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