#berkeley

#berkeley

The race to represent District 7 in the state Senate is highly contested and closely watched.

The top two finishers in the March 5 primary will advance to the November general election. [ more ]

Calavera, an Oakland restaurant and bar, announced its closure due to decreased sales and foot traffic caused by the state of Oakland.

Homemade Cafe in Berkeley, known for its classic diner-style dishes and community outreach, announced its closure but later decided to reopen for weekend brunch service. [ more ]

New chai-focused cafe Elaichi has opened near UC Berkeley's main campus.

Rasa Caffe has completed its move from Berkeley to Oakland. [ more ]

Belly Uptown in Oakland has closed permanently after 10 years of serving Mexican- and Asian-fusion dishes.

Brewja in Oakland is temporarily closed with no information on reopening. [ more ]

Cecilia Lunaparra plays a significant role in student and housing advocacy in Berkeley.

She focuses on enfranchising the disenfranchised and uniting diverse groups for collective impact. [ more ]

Berkeley is voting on a parcel tax renewal that funds school programs and lowers class sizes.

Measure H would raise the tax rate from 37 cents to 54 cents per square foot. [ more ]

Body found in a creek in Northeast Berkeley, prompting investigation by law enforcement.

Resident discovered the body partially submerged in water, leading to the involvement of firefighting and police authorities. [ more ]

Mary Lutie Shaplin's heroism in saving her neighbor's house from a fire was featured in a newspaper article in 1905.

Historian Richard Schwartz showcased the story of Mary Shaplin at a Commonwealth Club event in San Francisco. [ more ]

The fate of Berkeley's controversial parking lot was resolved in a complex deal involving $1.5 million from the general fund.

The deal raises questions about the City Council's approach to solving critical city issues and the impact on affordable housing and tax revenue. [ more ]

Votes are still being counted in Berkeley primary elections with two measures passing. Mayor Jesse Arreguin advances to November election for District 7 Senate race. Nikki Fortunato Bas leads in Alameda County Supervisor race. [ more ]

Berkeley halts enforcement of natural gas piping ban

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules Berkeley's ban violates federal law [ more ]

Berkeley agreed to repeal its natural gas ban in new buildings after a settlement with the California Restaurant Association.

The ban was intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but faced legal challenges and opposition from the restaurant industry. [ more ]

Bloody Thursday: A confrontation between protestors and law enforcement over control of the park in Berkeley resulted in one death and one person being blinded.

Tensions over control of the park have continued over the years, with the park serving as a gathering place and homeless services hub. [ more ]