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Another Letter to the Editor Re: the Community Benefits District

editor — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:14:29 +0000

Read Margret Elliot’s letter in the 09.04.07 Berkeley Daily Planet.

Celebrating a 100 Years of Berkeley Parks

editor — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:37:31 +0000

“Berkeley, California (Thursday, August 23, 2007) - Berkeley is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its parks. Our open space system was born in 1907 with the establishment of San Pablo Park, and now includes dozens of parks and mini-parks, plazas, paths and greenways, community gardens, creeks, public pools, fields, and even a labyrinth. They evoke the unique sense of place and community that characterizes Berkeley. The parks’ centennial season is from August 25 to November 17 and includes a variety of events for all ages and interests, sponsored by a variety of organizations working together as Berkeley Partners for Parks (BPFP).”

Some of the upcoming events in September:

September 8, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon - Rocks, Parks and Residential Neighborhoods of North Berkeley

September 16, Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. - Musical Block Party at Peralta Community Garden – hosted by the Friends of Westbrae Commons:

September 23, Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m. - East Bay Labyrinth Project –Walk the future labyrinth at the Marina

September 23, Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. - Berkeley Partners for Parks Fundraiser in Aquatic Park

September 30, Sunday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Halcyon Commons - Community Potluck with Live Music

Events continue through November, for more info visit the City of Berkeley website, or or call Virginia Aiello at the City of Berkeley Parks Department (510-981-5158) or Berkeley Partners for Parks 510-847-0575.

Letters to the Editor Re: Pacific Steel

editor — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:21:42 +0000

Willi Paul’s letter can be found in the 08.31.07 Berkeley Daily Planet–
and L.A. Wood’s correction letter can be found in the 08.31.07 Berkeley Daily Planet as well.

West Berkeley Jewelry Store Owner Robbed at Gunpoint

editor — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:07:44 +0000

This past Friday, at 4:10pm in the afternoon, at Highglow Jewelers on University Ave. Read more about it in the 08.31.07 Daily Californian.

Global Community Monitor’s Preliminary Air Sample Data…

editor — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:10:15 +0000

…can be found here.

For related info, visit Berkeley Citizen (Per the California Air Resources Board 2005 data for industrial facilities in zip 94710 (west Berkeley), Pacific Steel is a chart topper)

Kitchen Democracy Commentary

editor — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 02:53:04 +0000

from Steve Martinot.

Read more about it in the 08.31.07 Berkeley Daily Planet.

Media Storm Over Pacific Steel

editor — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:25:51 +0000

For even MORE links to recent media, visit Berkeley Citizen.

New Feature of the Berkeley Daily Planet

editor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:23:55 +0000

You are now able to look up current permit/zoning applications online via the Planet’s new interactive maps! How handy. It show the location, permit number (for further research at the City of Berkeley) and a brief description of what is being proposed.

What a good idea.

Metro Lighting Lock Out

editor — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:16:58 +0000

In response to the cleaning method of a chemical filled drum used in the manufacturing process, workers walked out and were then were locked out by the store’s proprietors.
Read more in the 08.14.07 Daily Planet Article.

West Berkeley Tax District / Community Benefits District

editor — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:37:14 +0000

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