Elderly Berkeley homeowner burdened by major code repair debt gets new day in court
Leonard Powell hopes the court will find that Berkeley and a receiver mismanaged his home code problems.
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Berkeley’s website dates back to the Bush administration. It’s finally getting a refresh
More than five years after Berkeley started working on a redesign, the updated website is set to go live this spring.
A day of music and dancing at the Asian Cultural Festival: Photos
The Asian Cultural Festival drew dancers and musicians to Downtown Berkeley Saturday.
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UC Berkeley won’t have to freeze enrollment under a new state law
Legislators introduced a bill, which may become law as soon as next week, to invalidate a judge’s ruling capping enrollment at 2020-21 levels.
Network of pipes and blowers tames toxic gas below Cesar Chavez Park
The flow of methane gas through the decomposing landfill beneath the park has dropped over the years, but it still requires continual maintenance.
How NFTs funded Berkeley’s new dog park
The $30,000 donation will go a long way to pay for not just the park borders and benches the volunteers had hoped for but the entire park.
Berkeley, SEIU 1021 are back at the table Tuesday to work on labor deal
The city’s contract with the union expired at the end of June, but both sides have continued to work toward an agreement.
Labor negotiations are public for the first time after push from SEIU 1021
The union’s contract is set to expire this weekend, with the final bargaining session scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. Here’s how to tune in.
Berkeley Rose Garden opens in time for Mother’s Day
The historic garden, which fell into disrepair, was restored to glory through various tax measures and the general fund.
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Alameda County program aims to match landlords with people transitioning out of homelessness
Berkeley says the initiative means property owners can receive a stable rental income while supporting the health of the community.
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7 months of COVID-19: Berkeley reports impacts, lessons learned
The city manager’s office will present a report outlining the city’s multi-departmental response to COVID-19.
As COVID-19 cases decline, elementary schools and some other services may re-open with restrictions
The city is increasing testing availability to help schools open as soon as Oct. 13. Nail salons, tattoo parlors and other personal services may open Oct. 9.
