These high school girls went to Washington in January of 2017 with teacher Cindy Martinez, hoping to see the inauguration of the first woman president.  That didn't work out, but they did get to meet their senator.  And it's different now--they're old enough to vote. We have three grandaughters, two nieces, two daughters and assorted schoolmates in this picture--surely a tipping point.
These high school girls went to Washington in January of 2017 with teacher Cindy Martinez, hoping to see the inauguration of the first woman president. That didn't work out, but they did get to meet their senator. And it's different now--they're old enough to vote. We have three grandaughters, two nieces, two daughters and assorted schoolmates in this picture--surely a tipping point.

Extra

New: Gaza Catastrophy Grows

Jagjit Singh
Thursday August 29, 2024 - 04:10:00 PM

The situation in Gaza is reaching catastrophic levels as Israel continues its relentless assault on the territory. Reports indicate that at least 68 Palestinians were killed and 77 wounded in the last 24 hours alone, bringing the official death toll to over 40,600. However, many believe the true numbers are significantly higher due to the chaos on the ground. The World Food Programme has been forced to suspend all staff movements after Israeli forces targeted one of its clearly marked vehicles, despite the vehicle receiving multiple clearances from Israeli authorities. This incident underscores the rapidly shrinking humanitarian space in Gaza and the growing risks faced by those attempting to provide aid. -more-


New: Protecting Free Speech or Stifling Dissent?

Jagjit Singh
Monday August 26, 2024 - 10:30:00 AM

The current actions taken by university administrators regarding free speech and protests, especially in light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raise significant concerns. The recent comments by Vanderbilt University's Chancellor, Daniel Diermeier, highlight an unsettling trend among academic institutions: using rules ostensibly designed to protect free speech to actually stifle dissent and legitimate criticism.

By refusing to divest from Israel and banning provocative speakers, universities may be perceived as siding with political and financial interests over the academic freedom and activism that have historically defined university campuses. Such measures risk creating an environment where the fear of repercussions silences legitimate criticism of Israel’s actions, including allegations of genocide against Palestinians. Labeling dissent as antisemitism and restricting protests is a dangerous conflation that undermines the essential democratic principle of free expression.

History shows us the power of protest, as seen in the role college protests played in ending the Vietnam War, saving lives, and significantly reducing American military expenditure. Instead of creating an atmosphere of suppression, universities should encourage open dialogue and debate, recognizing that free expression, even when uncomfortable, is a crucial part of the learning experience. The approach of silencing criticism will only further polarize opinions and stifle the very intellectual growth that universities are meant to foster.

Maintaining order should not come at the expense of freedom. As educational institutions, universities must prioritize protecting the rights of their students to express dissenting views, ensuring that all voices are heard, rather than silenced. -more-


“Uncommitted” Delegates Denied a Seat at the DNC Table

Chris Krohn
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 04:52:00 PM
Uncommitted delegates holding press conference in front of the United Center where the DNC is meeting

Palestinian-Americans made Gaza an issue at the DNC and Democrat decision-makers floundered

A large gaggle of media was surrounding a large man recently outside Chicago’s United Center. It was the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). At six feet six inches tall, “uncommitted” Michigan delegate Abbas Alawieh sounded like a gentle giant, but only until he started talking about the “genocide in Gaza.” It’s a press conference and the 30 Uncommitted Democratic party Delegates are the center of attention here tonight, but outside the convention floor. They stand behind Abbas and Leila Al-Abed another cofounder of what they are calling the “Uncommitted Movement.” Many show somber faces, as they all represent thousands of primary voters in their respective states who presumably want a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, but the DNC will not let them speak. Their request seemed simple, address the convention about the unfolding genocide in Gaza and demand a permanent ceasefire. Or, maybe it was too big of an ask? After all, as early as November of 2023 55% of Americans, over 70% identifying as Democrats, supported a ceasefire. So why the snub of uncommitted delegates now? The group had amassed a petition with thousands of signatures asking for a few minutes on the DNC stage to address the convention in which their spokesperson would call for a cease fire and a cessation of military aid to Israel, they were crystal clear on about this. -more-


The Last Theater and the Developer with No Clothes: Public Input Needed

Carol Denney
Monday August 19, 2024 - 12:43:00 PM

They still call it the "Gaia" building.

One of Panoramic Interests' earlier proposals in Berkeley claimed to be contributing a new theater space. Patrick Kennedy, the developer, promoted a narrative city leaders loved; that all of his developments included cultural space - because he cared about culture.

But those who know theater, music clubs, movie houses, even commercial kitchens found out project by project that Kennedy was big on his own self-serving narrative but short on green rooms, prop space, space for dishes, employee break rooms, and the real requirements one finds in Berkeley's once plentiful theaters and music halls going back to the 1920's and vaudeville's heyday.

The shapes of the once-promised bookstores, music clubs, movie houses, and theaters are still there in the shadows of his high-end housing. But the impracticality of the spaces, the impossibility of hauling props, costumes, and sound equipment in and out constantly put an end to the short-lived existence of all of them.

Patrick Kennedy is now promoting simply allowing the preservation of the facade of the UA Theater as a benefit to the city, asking for an exemption to CEQA's simple requirement that the UA's historic worth be evaluated on behalf of the public and the historic record. -more-


New: What's Wrong With Chronicle Endorsement of Jesse Arreguin

Marc Sapir
Monday August 19, 2024 - 03:52:00 PM

Endorsing Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin for State Senate (August 18) the Chronicle’s editorial board calls him progressive? Jesse became mayor with that moniker, but many Berkeley citizens know he’s not.

The endorsement conveniently ignores: despite the County Board of Supervisors making clear they were phasing out former Sheriff Ahern’s Urban Shield program (which provided military training and free military hardware to police departments) Jesse kept Berkeley supportive of the program, claiming we needed a military armored vehicle.

Years before the October, 2023 Hamas raid into Israel proper, in the midst of Israel then bombing the bejeezus out of Gaza, Jesse accepted a free junket to Israel to get “educated” in Zionist justifications for apartheid. Now, unsurprisingly (unlike progressive Hayward, Richmond, San Francisco) Jesse refused to even allow a Council vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza.

On housing: while the Friends of Adeline and other progressive organizations have demanded that new housing at the Ashby BART station include 50% low income apartments, Jesse hasn’t shown up. Our numerous apartment developments in downtown Berkeley are geared toward exorbitant market rates. Failure to provide affordable housing engenders greater homelessness. -more-


Israel and the United States' barbarism and terrorism increases exponentially.

Jagjit Singh
Monday August 12, 2024 - 09:14:00 PM

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels of horror, as evidenced by the recent bombing of the al-Tabin school, where over 100 Palestinians were killed. This tragedy, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians, many of whom were praying in a mosque at the time of the attack, has left us grappling with the stark reality of war's brutality. -more-


New: A BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S DIARY: August 1

Kelly Hammargren
Sunday August 04, 2024 - 09:02:00 PM

The current Historical Society exhibit running until September 21, 2024 is “Berkeley and the Movies”. It is fitting that this exhibit at this time is sponsored by the Historical Society as the once vibrant center of filmmaking and film viewing in Berkeley is fading into the past, falling victim to the steady erosion of theaters demolished for housing, and creative space for collaboration turned over to more profitable tenants. -more-


A BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S DIARY: June 30 Council Meeting

Kelly Hammargren
Sunday August 04, 2024 - 04:33:00 PM

City Council began and ended with the arts on Tuesday, July 30, in an eight hour and twenty-minute session of two back to back meetings, one at 3 pm and a second scheduled for 6 pm that didn’t start until 7:27 pm. -more-



Public Comment

Remember the Past

Bruce Joffe
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 04:03:00 PM

Some people support Trump because they remember prices for gas and food were lower four years ago. They were. But so were wages. Then covid happened; the economy collapsed. Trump disparaged medical science and encouraged followers to go maskless, causing 300,000 avoidable deaths out of the one million Americans who died. -more-


SMIITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Kamala, Clubbers & Collectibles

Gar Smith
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 03:36:00 PM

Breaking Down The Walz
In the run-up to the Democratic National Convention, the HarrisWalz campaign mass-mailed the following memo, accompanied by several snapshots:
"Get a hold of this: Donald Trump is telling his MAGA base that Tim Walz will 'unleash hell on Earth.' -more-


MENTAL HEALTH: When in Crisis, Do Something Enjoyable

Jack Bragen
Monday August 19, 2024 - 11:24:00 AM

A crisis state may happen to a person when their environment (external or internal) or their circumstances, cause them to feel that their apple cart has been upended. A crisis could be seen as a threatening and urgent situation in which the solution isn't apparent. What do you do? It may not be the time to sit cross-legged and chant "Om." That may not work because we may feel so far distant from being calm that we could not conceive of being in a contemplative state. When we are in crisis, we want a solution or we want safety, and we want it now. -more-


SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Nukes, Flukes & Rebukes

Gar Smith
Tuesday August 06, 2024 - 12:24:00 PM

Will Kamala "Feel the Bern"?
While Candidate Trump is always ready to sling a mouthful of slurs and accusations at his political opponents, the progressive dems at Our Revolution (founded by radical sparkplug Bernie Sanders) have prepared a list of working-class goals that (hopefully) candidate Harris would be ready to launch from a Presidential Debate podium. -more-


New: Speech Given at House of Lords

Lord Singh of Wimbledon
Tuesday August 06, 2024 - 11:50:00 AM

My Lords, I speak from a Sikh perspective, which emphasises that we are all equal members of one human family. Seeing others as lesser beings has been a source of conflict throughout history, leading to the horror of the slave trade, empire building and gross economic exploitation. It also led to the absurdity of superior and inferior races. Such talk was common in the 1930s not only in Germany but in this country. I was called a Jew in school by those who wished to hurt me. -more-


New: Immnigrants and Lies About Them

Bruce Joffe
Tuesday August 06, 2024 - 11:44:00 AM

During the National Association of Black Journalists' interview of The Former Guy, the criminal candidate's complaining accusations against immigrants became wilder, weirder, and more exaggerated. We could see him making up more and more ominous lies as his hands played an invisible accordion. The fact that crime statistics for immigrants are far lower than for the general population didn't retard his fire-hose of lies. -more-


Mental Illness, Hardship and Public Lack of Knowledge

Jack Bragen
Sunday August 04, 2024 - 08:58:00 PM

Affluent people are well connected to some realities but disconnected from others. This dichotomy allows working people to function in their jobs and lives. Bleeding heart compassion would get in the way of being able to pay the mortgage every month. People in general aren't emotionally prepared and don't have time to help every beggar on the street or try to help when they see someone appearing down and out. Affluent people focus their expertise on their jobs so that they and their families will be able to live well and get the best of life. Empathy is fine, but involvement of time and energy would make most people's lives impossible. -more-


U.S. must end support to Israel

Jagjit Singh
Sunday August 04, 2024 - 05:38:00 PM

Why are we spending our tax dollars defending Israel, a country that has forcibly taken Palestinian land with brute force since 1948 (the Nakba) and has acted in opposition to stated U.S. goals of achieving a ceasefire and releasing hostages? Their actions have escalated conflicts, including targeted killings in Iran. -more-


New: Exclusion of Palestinian American voices.\

Jagjit Singh
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 04:01:00 PM

The recent Democratic National Convention highlights a critical issue that needs immediate attention: the exclusion of Palestinian American voices. Despite days of private negotiations, the Harris campaign refused to allow a Palestinian American to take the stage, sparking frustration among uncommitted delegates and leading to a sit-in outside the United Center. These uncommitted delegates, elected in state primaries, were pushing for an end to the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza and advocating for a U.S. arms embargo. -more-


SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Anthems, AI & Empire

Gar Smith
Monday August 19, 2024 - 11:26:00 AM

An Imagined Moment to Savor -more-


New: The Hidden Tragedy of War: Gaza's Orphaned Children

Jagjit Singh
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 03:48:00 PM

While Democrats in the United States were celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris’s nomination and waving flags, 6,300 miles away, American bombs were killing and maiming Palestinian civilians, creating thousands of orphans in Gaza. The war in Gaza has torn families apart, leaving children without parents and parents without children. The scale of this tragedy is so vast that aid groups cannot even begin to count the number of orphans. -more-


SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Anthems, AI & Empire

Gar Smith
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 03:04:00 PM

An Imagined Moment to Savor -more-


A snow plow in August

Chris Krohn
Wednesday August 21, 2024 - 04:52:00 PM

A Chicago snow plough, normally used to confront the sometimes vicious snow storms this city routinely receives during its harsh winters, is being used as a go-to security suppression device. It has been one of my most enduring images at this Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024. -more-


Obituaries

Ralph E. Stone
August 3, 1939 —August 18, 2024

Wednesday August 21, 2024 - 04:09:00 PM

Ralph E. Stone died August 18th, 2024, peacefully at his home in San Francisco, California, at age 85. Born August 3, 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the oldest of four children of the late Paul J. Stone, an electoral engineer, and Helen G. Stone (née Thomas), a school librarian. -more-


Editorial

A New Age Now Begins

Becky O'Malley
Tuesday August 27, 2024 - 11:48:00 AM

This week my sister and brother-in-law celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. Remembering their wedding was especially meaningful for me because it coincided with another meaningful anniversary I remember from 1964, a Democratic convention quite different from the one we just watched which was a brilliantly produced television spectacle.

The 1964 convention was held in Atlantic City New Jersey. Lyndon Johnson was the incumbent president and his candidacy was locked up. Hubert Humphrey, a textbook exponent of what we called the SLP (standard liberal position), was slated to become the Democratic candidate for vice-president.

The wedding was in New Jersey too, at my parents’ home about an hour away from Atlantic City. My husband and I were allies of the civil rights struggle, and had been active in the fight for a fair housing law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where we lived at the time. We took advantage of the opportunity to leave our not-quite-two-year-old daughter with her grandparents for the day so that we could make a trip to the convention, where the principal controversy was going to be the attempt of members of the multi-racial Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to be seated as delegates in place of the traditional southern Democrats, the segregationists who officially represented Mississippi for close to a century.

As I watched the 2024 convention from home 60 years later, I was struck by the similarities and contrasts between the two events.

In 1964 we had no credentials whatsoever, but walked right in a side entrance and wandered at will through the spectator seats of the hall. Security did not seem to be a concern, despite the fact that John Kennedy had been assassinated just the year before. The Freedom Democrats were offered a couple of seats among the delegates in the Atlantic City auditorium, though without convention voting rights. (They weren’t satisfied.)

In Chicago last week the protestors, opponents of the war on Gaza, were among the elected and voting delegates seated on the floor, some sporting keffiyehs, but no one was allowed to express this opinion as a speech from the podium. Pre-convention credentialling and on-site security were very tight. No unauthorized person was allowed in. -more-


Events

THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR:August 25 - September 1

Kelly Hammargren
Saturday August 24, 2024 - 03:28:00 PM

Worth Noting:

City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024.

The end of summer last light week of meetings.

  • Monday, August 26, 2024: at 2:30 pm the Agenda and Rules Committee meets in the hybrid format. Draft agenda for September 10 includes 35-feasibility study for second access route in Panoramic Hill, 36-negative recommendation for COPA/TOPA and 37-Encampment Ordinance from Kesarwani and Wengraf.
  • Thursday, August 29, 2024: FYI - At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee is meeting in person on new UCB R&D project-information only and R&D on San Pablo.
Please take advantage of checking the City website for movies in the park, recreation activities, any surprises and meetings posted on short notice

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THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, August 15-21

Kelly Hammargren
Monday August 12, 2024 - 11:12:00 AM

Worth Noting:

City Council summer recess is from July 31 – September 9, 2024. Most boards and commissions do not meet in August.

I planned to take a recess too until the end of August, but the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission and the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government called meetings for this week on August 15, 2024

  • Thursday, August 15, 2024:
    • At 6:15 pm the Transportation and Infrastructure Commission meets in person.
    • At 6:30 pm the Fair Campaign Practices and Open Government Commission meets in the hybrid format, but public comment will only be taken in person and the password to zoom is missing from the agenda that was forwarded to me and not yet posted so check later for details.
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024: At 7 pm the Commission on Labor meets in person.
  • Thursday, August 29, 2024: FYI - At 6:30 pm the Design Review Committee is meeting in person on the 5th Thursday, not the 3rd Thursday.
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This is my last calendar until City meetings pick up again. Please take advantage of checking the City website for any surprises and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/

Below are the meetings posted between now and the end of August.



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THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR, Aug. 4-11

Kelly Hammargren
Saturday August 03, 2024 - 04:33:00 PM

Worth Noting:

City Council summer recess is officially from July 31 – September 9, 2024, however, Council did not finish the Ballot Measures for the November election so there will be a special council meeting on Monday August 5 at 6 pm on Councilmember Lunaparra’s ballot measure on tenant protections and Mayor Arreguin’s and Councilmember Hahn’s alternative proposal.



With Council on recess and nearly every Board and Commission on vacation in August there will not be another Activist’s Calendar until City meetings pick up again at the end of August and after Labor Day. Go to the city website for movies in the park, recreation activities, and meeting announcements at https://berkeleyca.gov/



  • Monday, August 5, 2024:
    • At 6 pm City Council meets in the hybrid format with one agenda item, tenant protections.
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024: National Night Out from 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Wednesday, August 8, 2024:
    • At 7 pm the Disaster and Fire safety Commission meets in person.
    • At 7 pm the Peace and Justice Commission Meets in person.
  • Thursday, August 9, 2024:
    • At 3:30 pm is the first session of 12 weekly free city sponsored gardening and cooking classes.
    • At 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format on one project Black Pine Circle School.
  • Saturday, August 10, 2024:
    • At 10 am the Berkeley Neighborhoods Council meets in the hybrid format with Middle Housing zoning on the agenda.


At the bottom are the directions for getting on or off the email list for the Activist’s Calendar and Activist’s Diary.

For how to make the most out of ZOOM with closed captioning, zoom transcripts, saving CHAT and converting YouTube to a transcript go to https://tinyurl.com/3jau6ym8



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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS



Sunday, August 4, 2024 – no city meetings or events found



Monday, August 5, 2024



CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 6 pm

A Hybrid Meeting

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room

Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1600382759

Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free)

Meeting ID: 160 038 2759

AGENDA: one agenda item 1.a. Lunaparra – Placing the Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act on the November 5, 2024 Ballot and 1.b. Arreguin, Hahn - Placing the Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act and Funding Housing Retention on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

https://berkeleyca.gov/city-council-special-meeting-eagenda-august-5-2024



PERSONNEL BOARD at 7 pm

In-Person: at 1301 Shattuck, Live Oak Park Community Center, Creekside Room

AGENDA: V. Recommendation to revise job class specification – Community Services Officer, VI. Recommendation to extend temporary positions.

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/personnel-board



Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – National Night Out



NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CABERKE/bulletins/3abcfde

Check for Block Parties in your Neighborhood (map and list of events) https://berkeleypd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3bf1901123c24d3d88c31144cdde3b69



STOP the VIOLENCE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY from 3 – 7 pm

Location: on McGee between Oregon and Stuart (listed as 1640 Stuart)

Activities: Live performances, inflatables, carnival games, informational booths and food,

Co-hosted: by McGee Avenue Baptist Church and City of Berkeley Recreation Division Teen Program.

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/stop-violence-national-night-out-block-party



Wednesday, August 7, 2024



DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION (DFSC) at 7 pm

In-Person: at 997 Cedar

AGENDA: 4. Discuss and approve DFSC feedback on LHMP (Local Hazard Mitigation Plan), 5. Changing registration with AC Alert to an “opt out” system, 6. Recommendation to City Council to change registration, testing and operations to AC Alert System to Alameda County Supervisors similar to policy recommendation proposed by Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury, Form a Working Group and draft a memo to East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governance.

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission



PEACE and JUSTICE COMMISSION at 7 pm

In-Person: at 2939 Ellis

AGENDA: 8. Resolution Opposing the Criminalization of Poverty, 9. Work Plan.

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission



Thursday, August 8, 2024



FREE GARDENING and COOKING CLASS SERIES at 3:30 pm

Location: at 1900 Sixth Street for sessions 1 & 2

Use link to register online and check class topics

Every Thursday from August 8 to October 24

https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/free-gardening-and-cooking-class-series



ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm

Hybrid Meeting

In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room

Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85118069453

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 851 1806 9453

AGENDA: only one project 2. 844 University – on consent – Use Permit #ZP2024-0034 – to demolish 126 square feet from the side of the building, expand an access door within non-conforming street-side setback, and convert 3,405 sq ft vacant building to a K-12 school for use by Black Pine Circle School with capacity for approximately 54 students.

https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board



Friday, August 9, 2024 – City Reduced service Day



Saturday, August 10, 2024



BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOODS COUNCIL (BNC) from 10 am to 12 pm

Videoconference:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4223188307?pwd=dFlNMVlVZ2d6b0FnSHh3ZlFwV2NMdz09

Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171

Meeting ID: 422 318 8307 Passcode: 521161

AGENDA: Middle Housing Zoning, check later for full agenda

https://berkeleyneighborhoodscouncil.com



Sunday, August 11, 2024 – no city meetings found



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LAND USE CALENDAR

3000 Shattuck (construct 10-story mixed-use building) TBD

WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:

  • September 17 - open
  • October 22 - Draft Waterfront Specific Plan
UNSCHEDULED WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS

  • Ashby BART Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Berkeley – El Cerrito Corridor Access Plan Presentation (tentative July)
  • Feasibility Study Follow Up Session (housing feasibility moved to fall)
  • Dispatch Needs Assessment Presentation
  • Presentation on Homelessness/Re-Housing/Thousand-Person Plan (TBD regular agenda)


PREVIOUSLY LISTED WORKSESSIONS and SPECIAL MEETINGS REMOVED FROM LIST

  • Fire Department Standards of Coverage & Community Risk Assessment


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Kelly Hammargren’s summary on what happened the preceding week is posted on the What Happened page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/what-happened.html and in the Berkeley Daily Planet https://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/



The Activist’s Calendar of meetings is posted on the What’s Ahead page at: https://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html



If you would like to receive the Activist’s Calendar as soon as it is completed send an email to: kellyhammargren@gmail.com.If you want to receive the Activist’s Diary send an email to kellyhammargren@gmail.com. If you wish to stop receiving the weekly calendar of city meetings please forward the email you received to- kellyhammargren@gmail.com -with the request to be removed from the email list. -more-


Back Stories

Opinion

Editorials

A New Age Now Begins 08-27-2024

Berkeley Kids Make Good 08-02-2024

Public Comment

Remember the Past Bruce Joffe 08-24-2024

SMIITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Kamala, Clubbers & Collectibles Gar Smith 08-24-2024

MENTAL HEALTH: When in Crisis, Do Something Enjoyable Jack Bragen 08-19-2024

SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Nukes, Flukes & Rebukes Gar Smith 08-06-2024

New: Speech Given at House of Lords Lord Singh of Wimbledon 08-06-2024

New: Immnigrants and Lies About Them Bruce Joffe 08-06-2024

Mental Illness, Hardship and Public Lack of Knowledge Jack Bragen 08-04-2024

U.S. must end support to Israel Jagjit Singh 08-04-2024

New: Exclusion of Palestinian American voices.\ Jagjit Singh 08-24-2024

SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Anthems, AI & Empire Gar Smith 08-19-2024

New: The Hidden Tragedy of War: Gaza's Orphaned Children Jagjit Singh 08-24-2024

SMITHEREENS: Reflections on Bits & Pieces: Anthems, AI & Empire Gar Smith 08-24-2024

A snow plow in August Chris Krohn 08-21-2024

News

New: Gaza Catastrophy Grows Jagjit Singh 08-29-2024

New: Protecting Free Speech or Stifling Dissent? Jagjit Singh 08-26-2024

“Uncommitted” Delegates Denied a Seat at the DNC Table Chris Krohn 08-24-2024

The Last Theater and the Developer with No Clothes: Public Input Needed Carol Denney 08-19-2024

New: What's Wrong With Chronicle Endorsement of Jesse Arreguin Marc Sapir 08-19-2024

Israel and the United States' barbarism and terrorism increases exponentially. Jagjit Singh 08-12-2024

New: A BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S DIARY: August 1 Kelly Hammargren 08-04-2024

A BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S DIARY: June 30 Council Meeting Kelly Hammargren 08-04-2024

Ralph E. Stone
August 3, 1939 —August 18, 2024
08-21-2024

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