Stop thief! Berkeley Council Member turns cop, solves crime
On a recent Friday evening, City Councilmember Susan Wengraf put on a heavy bulletproof jacket and went on a ride-along with a Berkeley Police patrol officer. By the end of a thoroughly exciting night,...
View ArticleCouncil supports Berkeley’s Sunday Streets, looks to find funds
By Emilie Raguso Last October, Berkeley held a Sunday Streets event for the first time, and an estimated 40,000 people flocked to Shattuck Avenue to stroll, bike and skate the length of 17 blocks...
View ArticleBerkeley parklets program stirs up anticipation and apprehension
By Eden Teller BERKELEYSIDE: The Berkeley City Council voted last week to bring a new pilot “parklets” program one step closer to city streets. The program, which would create miniature public parks in...
View ArticleBerkeley Council rejects eleventh-hour redistricting proposal
By Camille Baptista BERKELEYSIDE: A new City Council redistricting plan was presented by Councilperson Kriss Worthington Tuesday during the second public hearing for redistricting proposals, but...
View ArticleBerkeley officials clamp down on troublesome ‘mini-dorms’
By Emilie Raguso BERKELEYSIDE: After at least eight meetings dating back to late 2011, the Berkeley City Council voted last week to begin an attempt to halt the proliferation of “mini-dorms” in...
View ArticleBerkeley City Council examines Alta Bates’ charity care services
By Julia Hannafin BERKELEYSIDE: For 20 years, Alta Bates has provided more than 7,000 square feet of space on its Herrick campus for LifeLong Berkeley Primary Care to help it provide high-quality...
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