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Sutter abandons plan for new Emeryville hospital pitched as replacement for Alta Bates
The company now says it will explore other locations for a new East Bay hospital, and hopes to keep Alta Bates open until one is built.
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Join Bayer Berkeley workers in a walk to support people with blood disorders
The Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk is Nov. 7.
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Walnut Creek watering hole shutters
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
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Measure V: Should Berkeley raise sales tax to close budget deficit?
Officials say Berkeley could close a fire station and make other painful cuts if the sales tax increase fails. Critics say the city should find another way to balance its budget.
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South Park Drive in Tilden to close for 5 months to protect newts
The closure, which has been done during the newts’ seasonal migration since the 1980s, allows the salamanders to seek out the higher air moisture levels they favor for breeding.
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The Wire: Dog attacks; county Flock contract; 8th & Harrison encampment ruling
Also: The high cost of housing has driven the all-in price of attending UC Berkeley to above $54,674 this year for new in-state students living in a campus residence hall.
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Meals on Wheels delivers food and connection to Alameda County seniors. Will the state starve support?
Thousands rely on food delivery services for nutrition and social interaction, and the figure is rising. Meanwhile, the state is considering slashing the county's funding for services.
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Measure U: Will voters back $300M Berkeley infrastructure bond?
Supporters say the bond will bring badly needed improvements to fire stations, parks and more. Opponents question the plans, and whether Berkeley can deliver them.
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Berkeley arts groups will get $6M a year if voters approve new parcel tax
As many big performing arts groups close or flounder, Measure Y’s backers say the 12-year tax is the lifeline needed to keep the theater and arts scene afloat.
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93 people have died in domestic violence incidents in Alameda County since 2016
County officials are looking to raise awareness and connect survivors to resources. Nearly 300 victims were honored at a recent ceremony.
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Around Berkeley: Halloween and Día de los Muertos events and celebrations
Other events include a town hall on the midterm elections, a book talk on influential Bay Area women and art exhibitions by Cal students.
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Ashby BART housing: Berkeley advances 174-unit affordable project
The City Council chose a developer team that wants to build an apartment building and 12 townhomes atop the station’s smaller parking lot. Another 600 units are planned for its larger lot.