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Vote set — once again — to confirm Jen Louis as Berkeley police chief

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 08, 2023, 12:05 p.m.May 8, 2023

City Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to confirm Interim Chief Police Jen Louis with a permanent role at more than $300,000 annually. Accountability officials have asked for more time.

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Innovative or eyesore? New trash cages installed on downtown Berkeley sidewalk

Zac Farber by Zac Farber April 28, 2023, 1:44 p.m.April 28, 2023

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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Rain check: Berkeley’s first ‘roller boogie’ rescheduled for this Sunday

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Sept. 19, 2022, 8:30 a.m.September 19, 2022

The skate party will shut down much of downtown Berkeley from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, and feature live DJs and skate lessons.

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Berkeley Rep managing director Susie Medak is stepping down after 3 decades

Avatar photo by Emily S. Mendel Jan. 11, 2022, 3:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

A self-described “animal of the theater,” Medak will depart Berkeley Rep in August. She’ll pursue executive coaching.

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City-funded art installations aim to buck up spirits after pandemic

Pamela Turntine by Pamela Turntine Nov. 25, 2021, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley has given artists and performers $200,000 in grants to create public displays that will enliven the city’s spirits.

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Pride ‘On the Plaza’ celebration today in downtown Berkeley

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff June 24, 2021, 1:16 p.m.August 4, 2022

Live music and events “On the Plaza” will run throughout the summer.

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Shattuck Avenue Dollar Tree in Berkeley is closing

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli May 13, 2021, 3:53 p.m.August 4, 2022

The business is not renewing its lease and has no plans to relocate.

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After six months of no gigs, ‘front porch’ music returns to Berkeley’s Back Room

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Oct. 01, 2020, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Live music is returning downtown with regular, socially-distanced performances at The UC Theatre, Bobby G’s, and a planned Freight & Salvage ‘tour’ of downtown parklets.

a man in a red shirt stands next to one man in a yellow shirt atop an electric standup vehicle, and another man in a yellow shirt to his right.
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Some of Berkeley’s downtown ‘ambassadors’ now carry batons and pepper spray

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Sept. 24, 2020, 2:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The patrolling guards are trained to de-escalate violent activity, assist police with arrests and act as a buffer for smaller crimes, in addition to providing hospitality.

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New ‘vision plan’ imagines 3-mile greenway from downtown Berkeley to Bay Bridge

Avatar photo by Stuart Luman April 22, 2019, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Asphalt and car lanes would be replaced with grass, playgrounds, seating and eating areas — transforming what is now concrete into a pedestrian and bicycle pathway.

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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.

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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.

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