The Middlefield Road home where mud pushed down a wall and entered the kitchen is still yellow-tagged. Residents have returned to the other seven homes evacuated Jan. 16.
Environment
Posted inSchools
Berkeley schools’ ‘pocket forests’ are taking root
Elementary students asked how they could do their part to stop climate change. A year later, their science teacher had an answer: micro-forests.
Posted inCity
‘Rinse and repeat’: 2 inches rain, temps in low 30s forecast this week in Berkeley
An inch of rain is expected Thursday in Berkeley, with another inch forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Chilly temperatures are expected to persist into next week.
Posted inCity
Berkeley’s plastic bag ban to get tougher in 2023
A new ordinance will patch a hole in Alameda County’s 2013 plastic bag ban, which stores could circumvent by using thicker plastic bags.
Posted inSchools
Berkeley teens hold summit on climate action
Organized by 17-year-old Ella Suring, the conference brought together diverse students to envision a new plan for climate action.
Posted inCommunity
Berkeley youth could win permanent place on city climate commission
A push to reserve space on the commission for kids as young as 12 has passed a key vote and will head to the City Council.
Posted inCity
Weather: What Berkeley can expect from this weekend’s rain
The storm won’t snuff out the threat of wildfire, but it could help reduce risk at the most dangerous time of year.
Posted inCity
What emergency services are offered in Berkeley on hot and smoky days?
The city has one official cooling center, with a policy to “consider” activating it if thermometers hit 90 degrees.
Posted inCity
Excessive heat watch issued for Berkeley throughout Labor Day weekend
Temperatures are expected to peak at 85 in the Berkeley flats and 10 degrees higher in the hills.
Posted inNosh
Berkeley farmers market vendors face climate crisis, high gas prices
After years of drought and increased expenses, vendors at Berkeley’s farmers markets struggle to keep produce prices low.
Posted inSchools
Berkeley science teacher wins Time magazine innovative teaching award
Neelam Patil is one of 10 teachers chosen by Time for her work using “pocket forests” to help students see they can make a difference in climate change.
Posted inCommunity
We’re growing! Berkeleyside is adding 2 new journalists to the newsroom
Ximena Natera, a veteran visual journalist, will be our first-ever staff photographer. Iris Kwok, a recent Cal grad with bylines around the Bay, will report a new climate beat.