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Berkeley News

Local news for Berkeley, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday May 14 | actionalameda.org | Posted by mowster

Density Law Debate Rages in Berkeley - Silent in Alameda

While the debate over the state density bonus law rages in Berkeley, the silence over the topic is deafening in nearby Alameda, where civic leaders refuse to discuss it.

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Wednesday May 14 | www.berkeleydailyplanet.com | Posted by mowster

Debate About Density Bonus Law Rages in Berkeley

The state Density Bonus Law is having a major impact on the face of development in Berkeley. It has resulted in buildings which are substantially larger then those allowed by the Berkeley Zoning Code and which are impacting the neighborhoods along our transit corridors in ways that were not anticipated.

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Tuesday May 13 | actionalameda.org | Posted by mowster

Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson Endorses Loni Hancock

Following Senator Don Perata's lead, Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson has withdrawn her endorsement for Wilma Chan in favor of Loni Hancock for the 9th State Senate District seat.

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Tuesday May 13 | Inside Bay Area

Second Helpings: Chocolate, orange make for sweet tart

“I don't remember where I got this recipe”

Concord resident Julie Sager recently requested the recipe for the chocolate orange tart that used to be on the menu at the long-closed Gertie's Chesapeake Bay Cafe in Berkeley. via Inside Bay Area

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Related Topix: Concord, CA, Dining, Life, Food, Chocolate, Recipes

Monday May 12 | Santa Cruz Sentinel

Event highlights issue of domestic violence in South Asian communities

A Bay Area non-profit that aims to rid domestic violence from the lives of South Asian women is co-sponsoring a Saturday event that's bringing a noted Indian author to Mountain View to discuss her book, "Behind ... via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Related Topix: India, World News, Mountain View, CA

Sunday May 11 | News Observer

Coaches begin their 'Cruisin' for a Cause'

“We thought that was a kind of no-brainer to donate to her.”

Their do-rags are pink. Their motorcycles are painted Volunteers orange. Tennessee women's basketball assistant coach Holly Warlick and former assistant turned UCLA head coach Nikki Caldwell are hittin' the ... via News Observer

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

Saturday May 10 | Southeast Missourian

Gain for anti-smoking movement: No puffs allowed in private vehicles

“Hospitals should have a designated area for visitors and staff members who choose to use a legal product.”

Some hospitals have banned smoking inside a person's own vehicle if it's on hospital property, a step viewed as logical by the anti-smoking movement but repugnant to its critics. via Southeast Missourian

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Related Topix: Smoking, Medicine, Health

Friday May 9 | Contra Costa Times

Tips Included: Rivoli veterans to open Corso in Berkeley

“At the third hour, it's like, oh my God.”

WHEN WE CLOSE the books on this decade, "local" and "organic" will rest as the top food themes. via Contra Costa Times

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Dining, Entertainment

Thursday May 8 | Inside Bay Area

Attorney hints self-defense in death of UC Berkeley student

“There do appear to be a number of conflicting statements as to what happened that evening”

Conflicting witness accounts about what occurred the night UC Berkeley student Christopher Wootton was stabbed to death might eventually prove no crime was committed, a defense attorney said Thursday. via Inside Bay Area

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Thursday May 8 | Palo Alto Daily News

Stanford gets $43.5M study grant

“This is truly a momentous day for all of us”

California's stem cell agency Wednesday awarded nearly $271 million in grants to build stem-cell laboratories statewide, with more than $126 million of that designated for universities and other research ... via Palo Alto Daily News

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Berkeley, California is located in Alameda County and is part of the San Francisco Metro Area. Zip codes in Berkeley include 94702, 94703, and 94710.