William Lundquist
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After community campaign, Berkeley to open its first pickleball courts
Four brand new courts will be unveiled Sunday for the 'ping-pong, tennis volleyball mash-up' that's often described as the fastest growing game in America. → Read More
New picnic area, upgraded amphitheater anticipated for John Hinkel Park
The scope of renovations at the North Berkeley park depend on finding a developer who can work within the city's budget. → Read More
Susan O'Malley's legacy lives on with art installation in downtown Berkeley —
If you've been walking through Civic Center Park, you might have looked up and wondered about the three messages spelled out in bold capital letters on colorful panels perched atop an apartment building one block over. → Read More
Hip Hop For Change aims to empower and inspire
Founder Khafre Jay incorporates political and social consciousness into his own music and his nonprofit encourages positive, change-oriented hip-hop. → Read More
City Council to consider abolishing gender specific pronouns in Berkeley municipal code
'Manhole' would be changed to 'maintenance hole,' 'manpower' would be changed to 'human effort' and 'sorority' or 'fraternity' would be changed to 'collegiate Greek system residence.' → Read More
Berkeley to consider prohibiting natural gas in new buildings
To the potential dismay of cooks and chefs, Berkeley City Council is set to discuss an ordinance that would prohibit natural gas infrastructure in new buildings. → Read More
Leroy Moore is on a mission to showcase African disabled musicians
Leroy Moore and a plethora of artists from Africa will be gracing the stage at the Ed Roberts Campus and other local venues with the Disabled African Musicians festival. → Read More
East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: 'It's not if a fire occurs, but when' —
After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures. → Read More
Berkeley animal shelter fills up as canine influenza spreads throughout Oakland shelters
Since the shelter is full, this would be an excellent — and helpful — time to adopt or foster a dog. → Read More
East Bay Regional Parks warns rattlesnakes more active with warmer weather
We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures. → Read More
The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend, June 14-15 (with a Thursday suggestion, too)
See a great concert film on an outdoor screen, celebrate 50 years of Pegasus Books, or renew your appreciation for the beauty of the bay. All this and more this weekend. → Read More
Berkeley High's ultimate frisbee team takes home national title —
It was the club's first appearance at the national championships and the players defeated the first seed to take the title. → Read More