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

Berkeley Climate Action Plan

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See estimated emissions footprints for your Berkeley neighborhood

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Feb. 09, 2023, 10:11 a.m.February 10, 2023

A map using data from UC Berkeley researchers looks at which parts of Berkeley tend to generate more of the greenhouse gases behind climate change.

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E-bike discounts could be coming to Berkeley

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Nov. 17, 2022, 3:56 p.m.November 18, 2022

Berkeley could fund discounts on e-bikes next year to incentivize purchases and reduce the city’s emissions.

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Wind and solar energy plan to become the default in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Sept. 21, 2022, 3:17 p.m.September 23, 2022

Residential ratepayers were switched over to a fully renewable electricity plan in March. Businesses are next.

a man standing on the roof of a house in orange light
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The push to raise Berkeley’s utility tax to fund a climate fund appears to be losing

Avatar photo by Eden Teller Nov. 04, 2020, 3:12 p.m.November 8, 2020

Supporters said Measure HH losing is a missed opportunity to put resources toward climate justice.

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Berkeley council says traffic circles will keep their trees

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 13, 2019, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

The Berkeley City Council put many minds at ease Tuesday night by voting to allow existing trees and some vegetation to remain in place in traffic circles around town.

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‘It’s more urgent than ever.’ Wildfires prompt Berkeley to push harder on climate action efforts

Avatar photo by Tony Hicks Dec. 11, 2018, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

The devastating Northern California wildfires the past two years has Berkeley talking about accelerating its Climate Action Plan to head off the greater impacts of climate change.

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As Berkeley calls next meeting on traffic circles, community role still uncertain

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 16, 2018, 4:21 p.m.August 4, 2022

More than two months after a neighborhood outcry over the fate of trees and plants in Berkeley’s traffic circles, the city has not yet decided what role neighbors may play in tending them in the future.

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After early stumble, city pledges to work with neighbors on traffic circle safety

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 08, 2018, 4:56 p.m.August 4, 2022

In response to a significant community outcry, the city has taken a step back from a plan to remove “any and all trees” from the 60 or so traffic circles in Berkeley.

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New bike and bus lanes are coming to Bancroft Way in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 16, 2017, 3:58 p.m.August 4, 2022

New lanes for bicycles and buses are coming to Bancroft Way, the southern border of the UC Berkeley campus, cycling advocates have announced.

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Motorists beware: Berkeley votes to expand parking enforcement

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Council voted Tuesday night to ramp up parking enforcement by adding 15 automated license plate readers to the small pilot program it launched last year.

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Mayor Jesse Arreguín pledges to ‘re-earn’ Berkeley’s progressive reputation

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein July 11, 2017, 1:29 p.m.October 4, 2022

Housing and homelessness, climate change and Berkeley’s sanctuary city status were central themes in Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s first State of the City address Monday.

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‘Bike to Work Day’ comes Thursday

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 10, 2017, 6:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley cyclists are slated to take to the streets Thursday for “Bike to Work Day” with “energizer stations,” a ride with the mayor, a happy hour after work, and more.

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