The runoff caused a milky hue due to natural sediment flowing into the streambed.
Environment
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Carole Schemmerling Selz, who helped start national movement to ‘daylight’ urban creeks
A passionate gardener and lover of nature, Carole served on the Berkeley Parks and Recreation Commission for over 20 years, beginning in the early 1980s.
Posted inFire
East Bay’s fire-fighting goats are finishing up their seasonal work
The herds are nearly done with their annual munch-fest, which helps clear dry grass and debris from the East Bay hills.
Posted inNature
Fight to save monarch butterflies at Gill Tract Farm ends in a victory
Fifty-seven monarchs were counted overwintering at Gill Tract Farm last year. A group of farmers pushed back to get protective measures added to UC Berkeley’s development plans, and won.
Posted inCity
Know your zone: A new system for wildfire evacuation has come to Berkeley
A new evacuation software system called Zonehaven is scheduled to go live on June 15.
Posted inCity
With water and time running out, is California prepared for 2021’s drought?
The past two years have been the second driest on record in Northern California.
Posted inCity
Berkeley Rose Garden opens in time for Mother’s Day
The historic garden, which fell into disrepair, was restored to glory through various tax measures and the general fund.
Posted inCity
City looking for feedback on electrification blueprint
The meeting drew about 100 people who raised concerns about equity and affordability.
Posted inCity
Monsanto to pay Berkeley $1M for PCB contamination in the bay, part of $650M settlement
The payment is part of a class-action lawsuit that Berkeley took a lead on.
Posted inNature
For Earth Day: You showed us the nature you can see from your window
Nature has become both more remote and more present during this pandemic. We’re happy to share some of your views on a day that celebrates our natural environment.
Posted inCity
California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.
Posted inCity
Berkeley council says traffic circles will keep their trees
The Berkeley City Council put many minds at ease Tuesday night by voting to allow existing trees and some vegetation to remain in place in traffic circles around town.