Farid Javandel’s departure came amid a lengthy city investigation into how the Transportation Division, which he led, handled the Hopkins Street bike lane project.
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Winter storms test East Bay’s progress in stopping sewage from entering the bay
In response to a lawsuit, Berkeley, Oakland, EBMUD and others agreed to rehab wastewater systems so less sewage lands in the bay. Tested by heavy rains and pipe-clogging pandemic wipes, leaks continue but work is on track.
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Innovative or eyesore? New trash cages installed on downtown Berkeley sidewalk
A “trash cabinet” pilot program funded by the city and local businesses aims to neaten downtown by locking up trash bins.
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Tree debris? Berkeley will pick it up for free
The program to reduce wildfire risk has been newly expanded to all Berkeley neighborhoods, not just hillside high-risk fire zones.
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Update: Berkeley eviction moratorium will be extended through August
Berkeley has permanent eviction protections for about 26,000 rental units, but the local eviction moratorium extended to more.
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Berkeley mental health crisis team to launch this summer
Conversations to create the Berkeley Specialized Care Unit began after the police killing of George Floyd in May 2020.
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Berkeley gets serious about defensible space
With its new community wildfire plan, the city is tightening fire risk vegetation requirements, exploring ways to help homeowners fund the work, and taking steps toward restricting parking on narrow streets in the hills.
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Election 2022: What is Measure N?
It’s on the ballot because California’s state constitution requires cities to get permission from residents to build affordable housing.
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What makes Berkeley a hotbed of worker co-ops?
With its roots in 1970s counterculture, Berkeley has more worker co-ops per capita than any other city in the state.
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City settles for $95k with elderly Berkeley homeowner burdened by code repair debt
A hearing is set for October to determine whether Leonard Powell’s court-ordered receiver mismanaged his home code problems.
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North Berkeley Senior Center is finally open
The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p,m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is closed on Tuesdays.
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What emergency services are offered in Berkeley on hot and smoky days?
The city has one official cooling center, with a policy to “consider” activating it if thermometers hit 90 degrees.
