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Albany: Occupy the Farm activists return to Gill Tract
Occupy the Farm supporters returned to the UC Berkeley-owned Gill Tract on Saturday morning to re-occupy the urban farmland where activists want to grow food for surrounding communities.
Three Awesome Bike Day Trips in the Bay Area
It's no secret that the Bay Area is heaven for cyclists. But you don't have to be an expert - or spend hundreds of dollars on gear - to enjoy a leisurely, scenic ride.
'Occupy the Farm' protesters promise to return to tract of land
BART extension to Hercules raises questions about housing density and station location
A proposal to extend BART north to Hercules is challenging this city to re-examine how it wants to evolve from an automobile-dependent suburb into its New Urbanist, pedestrian- and transit-friendly vision.
Public Agency May Begin Eminent Domain Proceedings Before Completing...
A racetrack landowner challenged a regional park district's plan to condemn part of the property for construction of a bayside trail, asserting that the park district was required under eminent domain law and the California Environmental Quality Act to complete environmental review first.
Police Calls: Stolen Car, Skateboarders on School Roof, Police Refuse Live Ammo
The following information was obtained from the Albany Police Department 's daily incident log and its arrest reports.
Albany planners take first look at new UC plan
The latest plans for a grocery store and senior housing on land owned by the University of California will need some tweaks to satisfy the city's zoning guidelines, the Planning and Zoning Commission told developers May 8. The plans were considered for well over three hours, with the public comment portion taking one hour and 40 minutes.
Police Calls: 5 Accidents in 1 Day, Car Stolen, Dogs Afoul of Law
The following information was obtained from the Albany Police Department 's daily incident log and its arrest reports.
Berkeley police log: Man on bicycle snatches cell phone; numerous...
At 6:50 a.m., a woman heard footsteps behind her in the 1700 block of Alcatraz Avenue.
Albany occupation at UC site planned
Activist group Occupy the Farm has announced plans to hold a demonstration on Saturday on the land known as the Gill Tract to protest the University of California's development plans on nearby property.
U.S. attorney defends use of lawsuits against medical marijuana outlets
Letter from Richmond planning official
Here is the text of a letter by Richmond Planning and Building Services Director Richard Mitchell, who also sits on the Hercules Planning Commission, to Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, advocating a northward extension of BART from downtown Richmond instead of El Cerrito Del Norte BART Director Zakhary Mallett is proposing to commission a ... (more)
Activists Plan 'Short-Form' Occupation of Gill Tract on May 11
"Ocupy the Farm" activists plan a "short-form occupation" of the Gill Tract on Saturday, May 11, according to their website .
Police Calls: 6 Arrests in 2 Days, Rocks Thrown at Cars
The following information was obtained from the Albany Police Department 's daily incident log and its arrest reports.
2 escape inmates caught in Hawthorne
Mineral County District Attorney Sean Rowe told KRNV-TV http://tinyurl.com/c5ytwlr) that a resident in Hawthorne found the two inmates in a shed and called authorities Thursday night.
Injury Accidents Slow Traffic on I-80
An injury accident involving a motorcycle on Interstate Highway 80 eastbound near Carlson Boulevard was reported at 6:23 p.m. today, Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
El Cerrito art community seeks higher profile
Mark Canepa is a homegrown artist and the San Pablo Avenue gallery space where he displays his work represents what many artistically oriented residents would like to see more of in the city.
Visions for Vacancies: Former Party Warehouse
The Party Warehouse on San Pablo has been vacant since January 2011. What would you like to see here? The owner actually requested that I hold off on writing about this space a couple of months ago since they were in negotiations with a national chain for this spot.