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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

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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.

Posted inCommunity

Berkeley helped create the modern American bicycle racing boom

by Daniel de Visé July 05, 2018, 1:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Peter Rich, who opened Velo Sport on University Avenue, was instrumental in furthering the career of Greg LeMond, the only American to have won the Tour de France, and others.

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Berkeley to get a little greener with new alternative to PG&E

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein April 25, 2018, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Eleven cities participating in East Bay Community Energy will switch over commercial accounts in June, and residential in November.

Posted inHousing & Development

First permitted cob structure in Berkeley could pave way for more green building

Avatar photo by Natalie Orenstein April 11, 2018, 3:08 p.m.February 5, 2023

The backyard shed is made out of a cheap, earthen material similar to adobe and not recognized in the building code.

Posted inCity

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.

Posted inCommunity

‘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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Officials approve $62.5M ‘visionary’ bicycle plan

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 03, 2017, 7:45 p.m.August 4, 2022

Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council unanimously approved, in concept, a 20-year vision to improve the city’s bicycling infrastructure.

Posted inOpinion

Op-ed: Berkeley should improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings

by Brian C. Harris Feb. 27, 2017, 3:37 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley could once again become a national leader if it adopts the Berkeley Deep Green Building plan.

Posted inCity

Pacific Steel Casting seeks to revise permit for aging plant

by Max Cherney Dec. 19, 2016, 10:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Residents have long been concerned about odors and other pollutants emanating from Pacific Steel Casting on Second Street, lodging hundreds of complaints with local and regional bodies.

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Urban Adamah opens 2-acre farm in West Berkeley

by Sylvia Paull Oct. 24, 2016, 12:15 p.m.October 4, 2022

Urban Adamah moved into its new 2-acre farm in West Berkeley on Sunday Oct. 23 and held a big open house to celebrate.

Posted inCommunity

Berkeley says goodbye to its giant pile of dirt

by Guest contributor Oct. 07, 2016, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Looking south from the I-80 bike bridge, new grading and hydroseeding of the ‘brickyard’ are now complete. Photo: Jim Rosenau Looking south from the I-80 bike bridge, new grading and hydroseeding of the ‘brickyard’ are now complete. Photo: Jim Rosenau By Jim Rosenau The giant pile of dirt on Berkeley’s shoreline is no more. After about […]

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