A pair of bills would have required local zoning codes to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential development by right across broad swaths of commercially zoned land. Supporters said the approach could convert underused strip malls, parking lots and office corridors into thousands of apartments without case-by-case rezonings.
The walk, and the houses surrounding it reflect a period when Berkeley's hills were becoming a laboratory for new architectural ideas rooted in craftsmanship, landscape and a belief that the built environment could shape daily life for the better.
Construction of the two-story building at 77 Harrison Ave. is complete, as is the landscaping. The interior finishing work is wrapping up, and library staff are starting to move in brand-new furniture, books and equipment. The library's opening was delayed after the City of Campbell was awarded a $500,000 grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) to build an all-electric facility after plans for the new library had already been approved.
Rhode Island is becoming a model for housing policy in other states. We've passed more than 60 new housing laws that are having real results. He cited a 70% increase in building permits in 2023, the largest since the Great Recession. He also noted that construction takes time. We are still trying to play catch-up for all the years that Rhode Island was dead last in the country for new housing starts.
The city is at a crossroads. Some areas of the town are 30, 35 years old and may need more attention than the newer areas. We have a dichotomy of needs in that we have to provide services to both the old and the new sides of town.
Once on the roof, the scammers intentionally cause damage - such as removing structural blocks or cutting holes. Residents have been defrauded of anywhere from $10,000 to $450,000. This is a predatory crime that exploits the trust of our most vulnerable neighbors. We urge all residents to talk to their elderly family members and neighbors about these tactics.
Under a state law called the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, landlords can reset the starting rent price at any level once tenants move out of a unit and new residents move in. That's where things got tricky in Woo's situation. According to a lawsuit Woo filed in January, their building's property manager had Woo's partner sign the lease in March 2024. Woo, even though they were the one who'd found the apartment and would be moving in together with their then-partner, was told to sign a separate document instead.
Narrative curates their space, and with everything being vintage, it's always changing. There's always a gem to find. Take your time, there's lots of square footage, and everything is quality. Keep an eye out for: Everything from quality furniture to ceramics to an odd object that makes you smile.
A 1,941-square-foot house built in 1998 has changed hands. The unit in the 200 block of Jasmine Way in Danville was sold on Jan. 9, 2026 for $1,570,000, or $809 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the home is equipped with two parking spots, granting ample parking space for two vehicles. Situated on a spacious 6,360-square-foot lot, the property offers ample outdoor space along with the added bonus of a pool.
The company filed a WARN notice with California officials on Feb. 12, citing "lack of new business and loss of capital funding" as reasons for potential layoffs. The document is just a warning - by law, businesses have to tell workers well in advance if they could be hit by a mass job cut - but it's a dire sign for the company. Harbinger's CEO, management team and more than 200 production workers are listed for the possible layoff.
Although towering buildings may advertise to the world the wealth and industry of a city, they also present health and safety menaces and are not conducive to the City Beautiful' idea, according to members of the City Planning Commission the Berkeley Daily Gazette reported a century ago on Feb. 20, 1926. The commission was discussing a limit on building height in Berkeley. Whether permits should be granted for any more 12-story buildings was discussed, and it seemed to be the general consensus of opinion that
