News

Effort to Save Historic Japanese Florist Can’t Prevent Demolition

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Friday December 14, 2007

A key piece of pre-World War II Japanese history will be lost amid rubble and concrete next week to make way for the development of condos and retail in West Berkeley. -more-

Judge Issues Key Ruling In UC Stadium Lawsuit

By Richard Brenneman

Friday December 14, 2007

Superior Court Judge Barbara J. Miller handed UC Berkeley a legal setback Monday evening, denying its claimed exemption from state law governing buildings on earthquake faults. -more-

Judge Overturns Council Decision On Gaia Building ‘Cultural Bonus’

By Richard Brenneman

Friday December 14, 2007

Berkeley City Councilmem-bers acted illegally a year ago when they handed developer Patrick Kennedy a victory in the ongoing battle over the cultural uses of the Gaia Building. -more-

Ross to Leave Downtown Berkeley, Joining Departure of Shoe Pavilion and The Spot

By Judith Scherr

Friday December 14, 2007

If you’re going to “dress for less,” you’ll need to spend your money in Emeryville or El Cerrito. The downtown Berkeley Ross for Less store will be shutting its doors in mid-January, according to Ross spokesperson Katie Loughnot. -more-

City Council Votes to Curb Alcohol Outlet Problems

By Judith Scherr

Friday December 14, 2007

In an effort to stop liquor stores, bars and restaurants from selling alcohol to minors—and to make sure these establishments meet specific standards set by the city—the City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to give the city new tools to regulate businesses that sell alcohol. -more-

City to Allow Auto Sales in West Berkeley, Exempts Transfer Station

By Judith Scherr

Friday December 14, 2007

Council Looks at Abusive Acts at Tot Lot

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Friday December 14, 2007

Council Considers Removing Kavanagh from Rent Board

By Judith Scherr

Friday December 14, 2007

Waterside Workshop This Sunday at Aquatic Park

By Riya Bhattacharjee

Friday December 14, 2007

Sea Scout Meeting Called for Monday to Discuss Activities

Friday December 14, 2007

Woman Severely Injured Crossing Solano Avenue Wednesday

By Judith Scherr

Friday December 14, 2007

Poll Explores Racial Tensions Among Minority Groups

By Christine Senteno, New America Media

Friday December 14, 2007

Sutter Nurses Begin Second Walkout in Two Months

By Bay City News

Friday December 14, 2007

OUSD Agrees to $7.5 Million Education Complex

By J. Douglas Allen-Taylor

Friday December 14, 2007

First Person: He Likes Hot Chocolate

By Tracie de Angelis

Friday December 14, 2007

The closed Auto California, at 1806 San Pablo Ave, the former site of a Japanese Florist, is scheduled to be demolished next week.

Editorials

Editorial: This Should Not Be Necessary

By Becky O'Malley

Friday December 14, 2007

We were talking recently to our new friend, the professor visiting from Spain. We asked what her husband’s job is. He’s a sociologist, she said. And does he teach at your university? Well, he does teach some classes at night, but his day job is working for the government of a small city, about the size of Berkeley, outside of Madrid. -more-