Berkeleyside
June 19, 2018
Shotgun Players is no stranger to plays that push people’s boundaries. In fact, the Berkeley theater specializes in “projects that other companies might deem too expensive, too unwieldy, or just plain impossible.” Read More
“It’s probably going to take more people dying, or losing their homes and getting displaced, before people realize this situation is not going to go away”
S.F. Curbed
December 27, 2019
Berkeleyside
June 2, 2018
Franklin Graham, Billy Graham’s son, came to Berkeley Friday night as part of his Decision America tour, and Berkeley … yawned. Read More
Berkeleyside
September 26, 2017
Even though the Berkeley Patriot, a student group, canceled Berkeley’s “Free Speech Week,” a left-wing counterdemonstration went on as scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Monday on the crescent lawn on the western edge of the UC Berkeley campus.. Read More
“Getting people evacuated in case of a fire or earthquake is what keeps me up at night”
S.F. Curbed
July 11, 2018
As wildfires continue to rage in Northern California, one East Bay group is taking steps to survey and repair evacuation routes in hillside communities. On Sunday, July 22 the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association (BPWA) will undertake a survey of the city’s 136 paths. About 70 volunteers have already signed up to walk one of 12 loops, each covering several paths and ranging from one to four miles. Working in small groups, the volunteers will be provided with survey forms, maps, and clipboards, and will spend several hours detailing the condition of each path. Read More
These steps—from adding fire-resistant plants to signing up for evacuation alerts—will help you better plan for the next fire
S.F. Curbed
December 17, 2018
If you are wondering whether a firestorm like the one that destroyed Paradise or Coffey Parkcould happen in the Bay Area, the answer is yes. The question is not if, but when, according to fire officials.Read More