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WEBThe city spent nearly $1 million investigating whether it could silence passing trains’ horns. After learning that the price tag could hit hundreds of millions, Berkeley decided not to continue — but a broad range of safety improvements are still coming to the city’s rail crossings. by Alex N. Gecan September 9, 2024.
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WEBThe city spent nearly $1 million investigating whether it could silence passing trains’ horns. After learning that the price tag could hit hundreds of millions, Berkeley decided not to continue — but a broad range of safety improvements are still coming to the city’s rail crossings. by Alex N. Gecan September 9, 2024.
Berkeley is adding new housing at the fastest rate in decades
WEBJul 25, 2023 · The steady stream of workers in hard hats and bright orange vests who descend on the garage each weekday after 2 p.m. is one more sign of a building boom that has Berkeley adding housing at the fastest rate in decades, according to data analyzed by Berkeleyside. The city approved plans for nearly 900 …
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WEBJan 10, 2024 · Sexual harassment Education equity Long reads Beyond the buses In 1968, Berkeley Unified integrated all its elementary schools, taking an unprecedented approach. On the 50th anniversary of that move, in a three-part series, Berkeleyside examined that history, its legacy and the equity issues that remain unsolved.
Opinion — Berkeleyside
WEBOpinion: Lawmakers must tighten restrictions on rat poisons to protect wildlife. The Poison Free Wildlife Act, AB 2552, would apply common sense controls on certain rodenticides while still allowing their use to protect agriculture, water supplies, and public health in cases of emergency infestations. by Lisa Owens Viani August 20, 2024.
Berkeley’s circa-2008 website is finally getting a refresh
WEBMar 14, 2022 · The city of Berkeley’s website has looked nearly the same for the past 14 years. An updated site is set to go live later this spring. Credit: cityofberkeley.info Credit: cityofberkeley.info. The last time the city of Berkeley redesigned its website, in the spring of 2008, the City Council had just sparked controversy for condemning a Marine Corps recruitment office downtown.
Coronavirus — Berkeleyside
WEBJun 27, 2022 · Berkeley Unified loosens COVID-19 guidelines further. In line with new state guidelines, students exposed to the virus no longer need to test or mask, and it’s easier for students still testing positive to return to class. by Ally Markovich January 18, 2024.
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WEBAug 26, 2022 · Berkeleyside’s new Saturday newsletter gives in-depth look at the news of the week. Have you signed up for This Week in Berkeley, our curated weekly newsletter? It includes the week’s biggest news, dining tips and an inside look at our newsroom. by Alejandra Armstrong Aug. 26, 2022, 11:20 a.m. Click to …