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A couple of electric scooters are tied to the railing of a forlorn-looking sidewalk on the overpass above a busy freeway.
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A freeway has long separated Berkeley from its waterfront. Is it time to rethink I-80?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 25, 2023, 3:15 p.m.May 28, 2023

From a freeway-covering park to miles of tunnels, Berkeley could seek federal funds to study changes to one of the Bay Area’s most congested roadways.

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How did the Hopkins Street bike lane project turn into a ‘culture war’?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 23, 2023, 4:14 p.m.February 26, 2023

The heated debate seems to be colored by broader disagreements over what kind of city Berkeley should be.

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January was Berkeley’s worst month for potholes on record

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich and Jose Fermoso Feb. 19, 2023, 7:00 a.m.February 21, 2023

Winter storms led to more requests to fix potholes than the city had received in a single month for at least 13 years.

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What’s next for Berkeley’s streets and affordable housing after Measure L failed?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 08, 2022, 2:15 p.m.December 9, 2022

Supporters, and even some leading opponents, of the unsuccessful bond say they want to ask Berkeley voters to approve another tax for street paving in two years.

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Berkeley election 2022: $650M bond falls short of 2/3 margin

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 08, 2022, 4:30 p.m.November 18, 2022

The measure, Berkeley’s biggest-ever bond, would have provided money to repair local infrastructure and build affordable housing.

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Election 2022: Rashi Kesarwani, Elisa Mikiten lead fundraising for City Council

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 02, 2022, 3:48 p.m.November 3, 2022

Construction unions and housing groups push campaign to pass Measure L over $300,000.

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Election 2022: Unions, developers ramp up spending on ballot measures

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Oct. 14, 2022, 1:36 p.m.October 21, 2022

Donors have given over $130,000 to the campaign for Measure L, a $650 million infrastructure and housing bond, in recent weeks.

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Opinion: Yes on Measure L

by Jesse Arreguín, Loni Hancock and Tom Bates Oct. 07, 2022, 7:00 a.m.October 18, 2022

While recent bonds have enabled the city to create affordable housing and improve parks, streets, and other public facilities, funds have been fully committed. We need this measure to continue the progress.

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Opinion: No on Measure L

by Jim McGrath, Nancy Rader, Laurie Capitelli, Carla Woodworth and Alex Sharenko Oct. 07, 2022, 7:00 a.m.October 18, 2022

This measure was poorly and hastily drafted and includes a loophole that would allow the $650 million to be spent on virtually any project.

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Measure L: From streets to housing, $650M bond takes aim at Berkeley’s biggest challenges

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Nico Savidge and Supriya Yelimeli Oct. 02, 2022, 8:00 a.m.October 17, 2022

Backers say the city’s largest-ever bond measure will deliver the smoother streets voters have long wanted. Opponents say it’s a blank check.

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BART housing looms large in race for Berkeley City Council District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 26, 2022, 10:42 a.m.October 17, 2022

Planning Commission chair Elisa Mikiten and holistic health advocate Tamar Michai Freeman are challenging incumbent Rashi Kesarwani for the Northwest Berkeley seat.

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Local groups want to fix up Berkeley’s Civic Center. Here’s what it looks like today.

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 04, 2022, 7:00 a.m.September 30, 2022

What’s next for old city hall and Civic Center Park? The next few months could be pivotal.

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