Berkeley
Takes Another Step Toward Solar
The City of Berkeley took another step forward today in bringing more
solar energy to Berkeley. Initially proposed by Council Member Dona Spring
and passed by the Berkeley City Council, the City now waives the building
permit fees for solar installation on single-family homes. The Council
allocated an initial $25,000 to cover the fees, which range from $100 to
$200 per residence.
36
Hours in Berkeley
The New York Times turned their spotlight on the treasures of Berkeley
with a full page spread in the March 30, 2008 Travel section. Joshua
Kurlantzick takes readers on a tour with photos and eloquent descriptions
of Berkeley's diverse attractions including Telegraph
Avenue, Fourth
Street, Indian
Rock and the Farmers'
Market. Read the article 36
Hours in Berkeley.
David
Brower Center Construction Well Underway
On February 25th, Mayor Tom Bates toured the construction site of
the greenest building ever built in Berkeley -- the David Brower
Center. The Brower Center will be the home for environmental
organizations and businesses and a world center for environmental
activism. It is being built jointly with the Oxford Plaza
apartments, 97 units of workforce and affordable housing.
Statement
from Mayor Bates on the Marine Recruiting Station
"I have heard from
people all over the country regarding the action taken by the Berkeley
City Council regarding the Marines recruiting center. Let me be
absolutely clear that this is not about the men and women who are serving
our country in our armed forces. I
am a former U.S. Army Captain and I respect the choice of those who are
serving our country.
However, this community strongly opposes the war in Iraq and the
foreign policy of the current administration."
