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Storm damage photos, outages linger, 30-year wait to underground utility lines is nearly over | Historic Asian American bookshop closing

Affordable housing

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Power outage stranded South Berkeley seniors in their apartments

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli March 22, 2023, 4:33 p.m.March 23, 2023

One resident at Harriet Tubman Terrace chose to sleep in his van overnight because he was worried he’d be isolated from resources.

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South Berkeley seniors live with lack of heat, shoddy repairs under new management

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli March 07, 2023, 4:38 p.m.March 22, 2023

A nonprofit purchased Harriet Tubman Terrace in the fall of 2021 and tenants are still organizing around dozens of grievances two years later.

After initial rejection, state approves Berkeley’s housing plan
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After initial rejection, state approves Berkeley’s housing plan

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli March 01, 2023, 3:02 p.m.March 3, 2023

The city said it made “non-substantive” changes to gain the state’s approval of its plan to build 9,000 new homes by 2031.

Appeals court decision halts People’s Park construction indefinitely
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Appeals court decision halts People’s Park construction indefinitely

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Feb. 25, 2023, 12:32 p.m.February 26, 2023

UC Berkeley said it still has an “unwavering” commitment to building student housing in the park.

Posted inHousing & Development

Moms 4 Housing protesters shut down Alameda County board meeting over renter protections

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein Jan. 25, 2023, 11:18 a.m.January 27, 2023

Activists, including Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board commissioner Dominique Walker, were arrested and cited Tuesday after disrupting the Board of Supervisors meeting.

The exterior of a five-story condo building in West Berkeley, with a sign advertising units for sale.
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Why doesn’t Berkeley have more condos?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m.January 23, 2023

Officials hope building more will make it easier for first-time buyers and those looking to downsize.

Posted inHousing & Development

Legal battle over People’s Park continues as court hears oral arguments

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Jan. 12, 2023, 3:42 p.m.January 12, 2023

A final ruling from the court on whether UC Berkeley can resume construction of a student housing project is expected soon, but the decision will likely be appealed.

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What’s next for Berkeley’s streets and affordable housing after Measure L failed?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 08, 2022, 2:15 p.m.December 9, 2022

Supporters, and even some leading opponents, of the unsuccessful bond say they want to ask Berkeley voters to approve another tax for street paving in two years.

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What will Adeline Street look like in the next decade?

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Dec. 02, 2022, 4:31 p.m.December 9, 2022

The changes are part of ongoing talks to create a new plaza and hundreds of housing units at Ashby BART, while restoring the heart of South Berkeley.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: It’s time to pass Berkeley’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act

by Chris Schildt, Leah Simon-Weisberg, Michael Smith and Cindy Wu Dec. 02, 2022, 8:00 a.m.December 2, 2022

TOPA would provide tenants an opportunity to remain in their homes, build generational wealth, and keep Berkeley diverse and vibrant.

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Berkeley election 2022: $650M bond falls short of 2/3 margin

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 08, 2022, 4:30 p.m.November 18, 2022

The measure, Berkeley’s biggest-ever bond, would have provided money to repair local infrastructure and build affordable housing.

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A place to call home: Berkeley Way and the Hope Center open

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Oct. 29, 2022, 7:00 a.m.October 30, 2022

The joint affordable housing and homeless services center project was developed by the Berkeley Food & Housing Project and BRIDGE Housing. 

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