Daryl Ross News Today

Zoning permits have been filed for the construction of an eight-story apartment building located at 2660 and 2680 Bancroft Way in Berkeley’s Southside neighborhood.

The project will transform the bustling corridor from Dwight Way to the foot of UC Berkeley’s campus at Sather Gate into a green, transit-oriented community for scores of pedestrians, bicycles, buses and cars.

Ward 8 Democrats Chairman Troy Donte Prestwood is reelected for the third straight time as the ward expands and the D.C. Council seat contest looms.

Readers discuss whether Australia should establish a national citizens’ militia.

Berkeley City Council approved the creation of new bus lanes, bikeways and widened sidewalks in south Berkeley at its regular meeting Tuesday.