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Berkeley's ban on natural gas in new buildings upheld by federal judge FacebookTwitterEmail A federal judge has upheld Berkeley’s ban on natural gas lines in new construction.Felipe Rodriguez/Universal Images Group / Getty Images A federal judge has upheld Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ordinance banning natural gas lines in new buildings, rejecting arguments by restaurant owners that the ban conflicts with federal laws on energy efficiency. The ordinance, which took effect in 2020, was aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. It requires new resi...

District which was predominantly used by african-americans. >> so it was rooted in racism >> it was rooted in racism >> reporter: berkeley's mayor jesse arreguin is a convert. admittedly once in opposition to much new development, he's now pro density, in part out of necessity how do you describe the housing issues in your community >> i describe it as an emergency. you know, we're seeing unprecedented levels of homelessness. people that are facing housing insecurity and i really think the root of the problem is the lack of housing. >> reporter: rick hall is president of livable california, ar...

A shooting at a VTA light-rail yard near downtown San Jose left nine people dead,...

Skip to main content Currently Reading Berkeley's beloved but crumbling pier is still closed - and at least 5 more years and $55 million from reopening FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Leo Barkos fishes for halibut in between the Berkeley Pier and the restaurant Skates on the Bay.Barkos grew up fishing here with his older brother but still tries his hand at shore fishing since the 2of3 A family strolls past the closed Berkeley Pier on Feb. 19.Nina Riggio / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less 3of3 The Berkeley Pier, a beloved site for fishers and strollers, has been closed for five-plus years...

Updated on April 28, 2021 at 6:35 am East Bay Times via Getty Images An allocation of $53 million to help ensure that development being planned at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations includes 35 percent affordable housing was unanimously approved Tuesday night by the Berkeley City Council. "If passed, this would represent the city's single largest investment in affordable housing in history," Mayor Jesse Arreguin said on Twitter before the vote. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. BART board Director Rebecca Saltzman, who spok...