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Civil-rights groups sue Caltrans over homeless raids
A coalition of civil-rights groups and one of the nation’s largest law firms have taken on the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), asking for a state-wide, permanent injunction to stop...
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Some EB I-80 ramps in Berkeley, and slow lane, to close through Saturday morning
Caltrans has just announced the closure of numerous eastbound Interstate 80 ramps between Ashby and University avenues from Thursday night through Saturday morning.
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Trash piling up on University Avenue near Berkeley Marina aggravates many,...
Berkeley isn't cleaning it up because it says the land belongs to Caltrans, and the trash is the state's responsibility. Caltrans says it regularly cleans up the area.
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Caltrans removes trash from Frontage Road area near Berkeley Marina
Crews used a backhoe loader to remove piles of garbage that had built up over many weeks, including belongings discarded by a homeless encampment on the site.
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Opinion: We need a clean and healthy Berkeley for all
The state of our public commons, from streets in West Berkeley to the University and Gilman underpasses, is unacceptable. We need to clean them up while being mindful of those who are struggling with...
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Planning moves forward on I-80-Ashby Avenue interchange
The Alameda County Transportation Commission and Caltrans are working with officials from Berkeley and Emeryville to improve safety and traffic flow where Interstate 80 meets Ashby Avenue.
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Witness to Berkeley train fatalities: ‘I looked around and they were gone’
Two men were killed by an Amtrak train as they stood on the tracks and waited for a freight train to pass. It was something they had done dozens of times, but the action went horribly awry Thursday.
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Are you unhoused in Oakland, Berkeley, or Emeryville? Caltrans might owe you...
Homeless people whose belongings were confiscated by Caltrans can file a claim under a new settlement. Here's how.
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Caltrans is installing curb cuts along parts of Ashby Avenue
The project will bring curb ramps into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Coming soon: Less traffic with a smart Interstate 80
Motorists driving south on Interstate 80 near Gilman might have been surprised recently by a new sign with flashing “Xs,” yellow and green arrows, or a “30” or “55.” The sign is part of the I-80 Smart...
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Father of girl struck by car calls for better traffic control
The father of a 9-year-old girl struck by a taxi in a crosswalk last week was among a small contingent of parents and administrators from John Muir Elementary School who asked the Berkeley City Council...
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Authorities clear out Gilman homeless camp in Berkeley
In a coordinated effort, workers from Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol and the city of Berkeley cleared out a large homeless encampment on Gilman Street near the I-80 freeway on Thursday. It’s...
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Homeless advocates in Berkeley say officials are dumping too many prized...
History shows that what is a possession and what is junk is not always clear, depending on who you ask.
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Civil-rights groups sue Caltrans over homeless raids
A coalition of civil-rights groups and one of the nation’s largest law firms have taken on the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), asking for a state-wide, permanent injunction to stop...
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Some EB I-80 ramps in Berkeley, and slow lane, to close through Saturday morning
Caltrans has just announced the closure of numerous eastbound Interstate 80 ramps between Ashby and University avenues from Thursday night through Saturday morning.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trash piling up on University Avenue near Berkeley Marina aggravates many,...
Berkeley isn't cleaning it up because it says the land belongs to Caltrans, and the trash is the state's responsibility. Caltrans says it regularly cleans up the area.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caltrans removes trash from Frontage Road area near Berkeley Marina
Crews used a backhoe loader to remove piles of garbage that had built up over many weeks, including belongings discarded by a homeless encampment on the site.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Planning moves forward on I-80-Ashby Avenue interchange
The Alameda County Transportation Commission and Caltrans are working with officials from Berkeley and Emeryville to improve safety and traffic flow where Interstate 80 meets Ashby Avenue.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Witness to Berkeley train fatalities: ‘I looked around and they were gone’
Two men were killed by an Amtrak train as they stood on the tracks and waited for a freight train to pass. It was something they had done dozens of times, but the action went horribly awry Thursday.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Caltrans is installing curb cuts along parts of Ashby Avenue
The project will bring curb ramps into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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