Know your zone: A new system for wildfire evacuation is coming to Berkeley
A new evacuation software system called Zonehaven is scheduled to go live on June 15.
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With water and time running out, is California prepared for 2021’s drought?
The past two years have been the second driest on record in Northern California.
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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City looking for feedback on electrification blueprint
The meeting drew about 100 people who raised concerns about equity and affordability.
Monsanto to pay Berkeley $1M for PCB contamination in the bay, part of $650M settlement
The payment is part of a class-action lawsuit that Berkeley took a lead on.
For Earth Day: You showed us the nature you can see from your window
Nature has become both more remote and more present during this pandemic. We’re happy to share some of your views on a day that celebrates our natural environment.Â
California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.
Berkeley council says traffic circles will keep their trees
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.
Confused about recycling in Berkeley? We answer your top 10 questions
Consumers should reduce and reuse — before recycling. Also, avoid “wish-cycling” low-quality items in hopes they’ll be processed abroad.
Birds common in Berkeley at risk from climate change
Several of Berkeley’s most beloved backyard birds are at risk from the climate crisis, according to a new report from the National Audubon Society.
Please don’t fly in 2020: From Sweden to Berkeley, the ‘flight shaming’ movement takes off
Reducing flight miles has a dramatically larger impact on the environment than other actions. A fledgling “no-fly” movement suggests we not fly for one year.
New ‘green stormwater spine’ in West Berkeley aims to clean water traveling to the bay
The green infrastructure project is part of a $4 million effort across the East Bay to clean dirty rainwater.
