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A voice for climate action that leaves no one behind. Focused on Berkeley, California.
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This is an absolutely blistering piece about the tragedy experienced by one family who lost a brother and son to traffic violence, and the systems that make these crashes keep happening.
"On paper, policymakers make lofty commitments to public transportation and road safety, placing the utmost value on human life. In practice, human life is not as important as the convenience of drivers — a policy choice that endangers every person in California."

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She says her brother was murdered. In California, the crash was an ‘accident’
4,000 Californians die in car crashes each year, usually in preventable collisions. Why?
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November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Why we can’t have nice things, episode 1000.

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How a billion-dollar California bike path ended up in bureaucratic hell
The project closes a gap between existing paths along the Los Angeles River.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Oh no, bad news for @radpowerbikes.bsky.social.

Not too late to visit their shop on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley.

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Rad Power Bikes says it may close down by January
Rad Power Bikes, one of the most well-known electric bicycle companies in North America, appears to be headed for collapse...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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🏘️🏗️ Berkeley homeowners seeking to build a new backyard unit or bedroom can now apply for permits that cost less, have clearer standards, and can get reviewed faster.

Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing in Berkeley.

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New zoning changes allow faster, cheaper process to build homes | City of Berkeley
Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing units in Berkeley. Berkeley homeowners seeking to build a new backyard unit or bedroom can now apply for permits that cost less, have clearer standards, and can get reviewed faster.Applicants also have a faster process with more certain outcomes to build small apartments in areas previously limited to single-family dwellings by following a checklist of set guidelines.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Ride @bart.gov @sfmta.bsky.social @rideact.bsky.social or other Bay Area transit agencies ? You're about to save a bunch of money with Clipper 2.0! Our trip saving calculator built w/ @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social & @tsch.uy will show you how much. See for yourself > clipper2.hikingbytransit.com
Clipper 2.0 Savings Calculator
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November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Clipper 2.0 is going to revolutionize how we get around the Bay. Something as simple as taking the bus to the train will be rewarded, not punished.

From my house in Berkeley to my friends in the Castro could be literally half the price as today.

Check it out: clipper2.hikingbytransit.com

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November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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A Better Path: Permanent Funding for E-Bikes.

The state’s response to a wildly popular e-bike program? Cancel it and put the money towards cars.

Take action: go.calbike.org/a/better-pat... (link in bio)
A Better Path: Permanent Funding for E-Bikes
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November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov has a free compost program? Berkeley residents can pick it up year-round on the east side of Marina Boulevard just south of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, as weather and availability allow!

More Info: berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Did you know that @berkeleyca.gov's Zero Waste Division provides free technical help and Reusable Foodware Grants up to $2,500 to help businesses comply with local foodware rules? Complete a short form and staff will follow up with you directly! ♻️

More Info: berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Trump cuts to clean energy & climate innovation are affecting the Bay Area. Clean cement, hydrogen, and other innovative projects.

www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/10/21/t...
Trump administration cuts billions from Bay Area projects amid government shutdown. Are they targeting Democrats?
The administration has cancelled grants that support clean energy for the Bay Area, higher education and low-carbon infrastructure.
www.eastbaytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Huge news for the south side! A big safety upgrade for Telegraph Ave was approved by City Council. Berkeley will soon be better connected to Oakland, following the leadership of @dankalb.bsky.social and other Oakland leaders.
Last night Berkeley City Council approved the staff recommendation for a wide parking-protected bikeway & bus boarding islands on Telegraph Ave, Woolsey to Dwight! The plan includes bus lanes around Ashby to address the primary transit delays.
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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🚴🚴🚴Berkeleyans can apply online for a monthly lottery to get $400 to $1,500 off the purchase of a new electric bicycle – with larger amounts helping lower income residents.

Apply now for a chance for a subsidy to purchase an electric bike:
Apply for subsidy to buy an electric bicycle | City of Berkeley
Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy an e-bike, making it even easier to bike around Berkeley. Berkeleyans can apply online for a monthly lottery to get $400 to $1,500 off the purchase of a new electric bicycle – with larger amounts helping lower income residents.The rebate will cover part of the cost of your new e-bike. Those selected will receive a personalized rebate code via email to buy an e-bike within 60 days from one of more than two dozen shops countywide – including five in Berkeley.This program is being offered by Ava Community Energy, the local electricity provider for virtually all residential and commercial accounts in Berkeley.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Do you live near Berkeley High or Washington Elementary, or do you have children enrolled there? Come join us at a workshop tomorrow to help make walking and biking to, from, and around the schools safer.

📅Oct. 29 5:30-6:30pm
📌Washington Elementary

Community Message:
Join workshop to make walking, biking to Downtown schools safer | City of Berkeley
Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29. Come to an in-person workshop to talk to staff about proposed road changes near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary schools. These changes aim to increase safety for those on bikes and foot in the area.Over the past decade, there have been more than 450 crashes within a half-mile radius of Washington Elementary School. Of those, 46 led to severe injuries. Three people died.The key corridor is Martin Luther King Jr. Way, which separates the two schools. The proposed changes will also stretch to nearby streets.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Berkeley’s youngest performers are ready for the spotlight! ✨

Celebrate the creativity, courage, and Halloween spirit of our After-School Performers at the BOOgie Performance: berkeleyca.gov/commu...

📅 Wed, Oct 29, 6–7pm
📍 Frances Albrier Community Center
Frances Albrier Performances: BOOgie Performance | City of Berkeley
Come cheer on the Frances Albrier Afterschool crew, ages Pre-K through 5th grade, as they take the stage for their BOOgie Performances!Get ready for dance moves, skits, and surprises that may be brilliant, a little chaotic, or somewhere in between, but always full of fun.Clap along, cheer loud, and celebrate the creativity and confidence of our youngest performers. However the show goes, it’s guaranteed entertainment and a joyful community moment you won’t want to miss!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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On Nov. 18th, @ebkm.org is holding the premiere of a short documentary, "Kidical Mass," about our kid- and family-focused bike rides, along with a screening of "Cycling Without Age," about older people biking. The event is free but registration is required—seats are limited. Hope to see you there!
An evening with Kidical Mass and Pedal Born Pictures · Luma
A special screening with... Join us for a screening of two short documentaries by Berkeley's own Pedal Born Pictures: a premiere of "Kidical Mass", a film…
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October 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Poets, spoken word artists, and other literary artists living in Berkeley can apply to become Berkeley’s Poet Laureate, a champion of the City’s literary traditions and communities.

Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...

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Apply now to be Berkeley’s next Poet Laureate | City of Berkeley
Berkeley poets, apply by October 31, 2025, to serve as Berkeley’s 2026-2027 literary ambassador, collaborate with other artists, and earn a $5,000 honorarium. Poets, spoken word artists, and other literary artists living in Berkeley can apply to become Berkeley’s Poet Laureate, a champion of the City’s literary traditions and communities.Applications, which must be from residents at least 18 years old, would be considered through a group review and evaluation. The honorary position comes with a $5,000 honorarium.The purpose of the Poet Laureate program is to:
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October 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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It has been 0 days since someone was hit by a car on a Berkeley Bike Boulevard.
October 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Is it time to get a dog or cat? Contra Costa shelters are overflowing and adoptions are free.

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Contra Costa animal services offers free adoptions as shelter reaches capacity - Local News Matters
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions as its shelter reaches capacity with more than 200 pets — including 140 dogs — needing permanent
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October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Come out for #BikeBus Fest next Sunday in SF!!! Ride, celebrate & have a chance to win an amazing Woom Bike!! luma.com/BikeBusFest
October 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Electricity rates just decreased, but we're all still feeling the effects of the last few years of increases. We’ve gathered information to help understand PG&E rate changes, how they affect Ava customers, and options to manage your energy costs: AvaEnergy.org/insight/pge-rate-increases-explained
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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⚡️ Free online home energy event! ⚡️ Renters & homeowners: learn how to tap Inflation Reduction Act incentives for induction stoves, heat pumps, EVs & more. Hosted by the Green Neighbor Project.

📍Thursday, Oct 30th, 4:00-5:00 PM CT.

🔗 Info + RSVP tinyurl.com/homenrg-qa
October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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👏🚲👏 Apply for an Ava Bike Electric instant rebate if you live in Alameda County OR are an Ava customer in Tracy, Stockton, or Lathrop!
I just picked up my new ebike thanks to a generous instant rebate from @avaenergy.org. Apply for your own rebate if you live in Alameda County at avaenergy.org/go-electric/... #fursuit
October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Painting red curbs to keep parked cars away from intersections – daylighting – is good, but what about “hard daylighting“? Physical barriers like bike racks, benches or boulders make sure the intersection is daylit.

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Likely Mayor Mamdani Supports Daylighting as DOT Digs In Heels - Streetsblog New York City
The next mayor will have to overcome a deeply entrenched bureaucracy opposed to the common-sense policy.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM