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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

BART plaza

Downtown Berkeley BART bathroom reopens with new toilets
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Downtown Berkeley BART bathroom reopens with new toilets

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli June 30, 2023, 3:51 p.m.July 2, 2023

The transit agency closed 10 underground station bathrooms amid security concerns from 9/11.

Posted inNew Restaurants

New coffee shop opens at downtown Berkeley’s BART plaza

Avatar photo by Eve Batey March 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Imran and Ali’s Coffee Hut promises hot and cold drinks, pastries and snacks every weekday.

Posted inCity

BART wants to dock contractor $2.4M for delays in renovating downtown Berkeley BART

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 15, 2019, 10:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

USS Cal Builders is disputing the charges, saying BART made numerous changes to the plans which led to the delay.

50-something man in a bright yellow decorated jacket stand, smiling, next to stacks of scrap metals and tools.
Posted inCity

One Berkeley block has been in the family for a century. As artists exit, developers circle

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein July 01, 2019, 3:02 p.m.October 4, 2022

The property has hosted everything from a mattress store to an overflowing artist warehouse. Now, as its owners prepare to sell the site, its future is in question.

Posted inCity

New downtown Berkeley BART plaza opens to fanfare

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Oct. 19, 2018, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

It’s one year late in opening and there are still a few missing elements, but finally construction crews have left and the new plaza has been unveiled. The relief was palpable at the grand opening celebration.

Posted inCity

Downtown Berkeley BART plaza, a new public space for the city, to open Oct. 18

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Oct. 12, 2018, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The renovated plaza will have café tables and chairs, new trees, a sculpture, a sound installation, and a stage for the dozen of live performances planned each month.

Posted inCity

Update: Berkeley BART plaza opening now delayed to mid-October

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 01, 2018, 1:15 p.m.August 4, 2022

The new BART Plaza will now open even later than expected.

Posted inCity

Completion of downtown Berkeley BART plaza is delayed — again

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 09, 2018, 4:24 p.m.October 4, 2022

The project is almost a year behind schedule. The heavy rains in 2016-17 caused about 50 rain days. A dispute between the general contractor and some subs has also slowed progress.

Posted inCity

The BART Rotunda in downtown Berkeley comes apart, bit by bit

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Nov. 01, 2017, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The BART Rotunda that stood sentinel in Berkeley for more than 40 years is being torn down to make way for a new entrance to the station.

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BART to shut main entrance to downtown Berkeley station, Aug. 14

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Aug. 10, 2017, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Patrons using the Downtown Berkeley BART station will have to use another entrance for six to seven months.

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More changes coming to Downtown Berkeley BART station

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 26, 2017, 8:02 a.m.August 4, 2022

Over the next six months, there will be changes to how patrons access BART as the refurbishment of the BART Plaza continues.

Posted inCity

Downtown BART plaza renovation work to begin soon

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Aug. 18, 2016, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

When construction is completed in September 2017 Berkeley will have a BART plaza with a more open layout, better lighting, a signature glass awning, new bus stops, and places for special events.

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