The first new path in 5 years is being built in the Berkeley Hills
For the first time since 2021, volunteers with the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association were hard at work forging a new path. Â
Pickleball in the sky: A new Berkeley club plays 6 stories above downtown
Since May, members have been swatting pickleballs on three courts atop a parking garage.
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Married 70 years, writing partners for over 40: Their latest novel is likely their swan song
Berkeley couple Richard and Phyllis Kluger are publishing their third jointly written novel next week — “The Swiss Account,†a literary thriller about the moral dilemma of inheriting a tax dodger’s hidden fortune.
PUBLIC safety
Former Berkeley student says 4th grade teacher molested him in 1990s
The 39-year-old is suing Berkeley Unified for negligence, alleging a computer teacher groomed and then abused him at what was then LeConte Elementary School in 1996 and 1997.
education
What Berkeley families need to know about Trump Accounts for babies, kids
A law change means California families won’t owe taxes on money in Trump Accounts. Families in two Berkeley zip codes may be eligible for $250 from Dell.
Housing & Development
South Berkeley church breaks ground on affordable housing
The project on Ashby Avenue is one of two affordable housing developments planned at properties owned by historically Black churches in South Berkeley.
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ARTS
Photos of music legends performing in Berkeley on show for first time
Carol Scott captured Bob Dylan at the Berkeley Community Theater, Etta James at the Greek and Fang at 924 Gilman. Her concert images from the 70s and 80s are at the Rockridge Cafe through Aug. 5
Business
The North Face, once headquartered in Berkeley, closes its last outpost in the city
After 51 years, The North Face Outlet on Fifth Street has closed. The outdoor outfitter had its headquarters and a factory in Berkeley until the 1990s.
Community
As new Berkeley park emerges, those who fought for it for decades are ‘ecstatic’Â
Once toxic land in Southwest Berkeley will by next summer be community gardens and a dog park. Meet the activists who long lobbied to transform this former Santa Fe railroad line into green space.
Nature
Where to go for last-minute camping near Berkeley this Fourth of July weekend
Didn’t plan ahead? We’ve got tips for finding a scenic spot to sleep under the stars — even when traditional campsites are already reserved.
The Wire: Berkeley teen swims from Ireland to Scotland; a tour of Richard Pryor’s Berkeley
Also: A photo spread of student protesters in the Berkeley High yearbook is under investigation by the district because it includes a photo of a student holding a sign justifying the Oct. 7 attack.
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Opinion
Opinion: Berkeley does not need Flock surveillance tech to stay safe
The chair and vice chair of Berkeley’s civilian police oversight board explain why they oppose expanding the city’s Flock Safety network ahead of a Thursday vote.
Many Berkeley teachers spend over $500 of their own money on student basics. That’s just wrong
Tissues, books, shoes, snacks and maxi pads. A BUSD teacher surveyed 42 colleagues and found half spend more than $500 a year on everything from basic hygiene supplies to prom tickets.
Berkeley is defying the will of voters to hold police accountable
The resignation last month of two members of the city’s civilian police oversight board should alarm everyone in Berkeley.
Opinion: Berkeley should rethink rule requiring 26-foot clearance for fire trucks on city streets
Selective enforcement of an optional state fire code rule has harmed street fairs and farmers markets. If applied uniformly, many streets would lose half their parking. A policy better tailored to Berkeley’s narrow roads is needed.
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