The US Patent Office granted a patent to the City of Berkeley for its innovative system for diverting rain water from storm drains. “By leveraging our extensive network of pavement cracks, rain water replenishes the ground water beneath our streets” explained the city’s Chief Hydrological Engineer K. Rumbling. “Residents will be able to garden directly […]
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Real-Time Cancellation Arrives in Berkeley
As pressure to rebrand institutions named after canceled historical figures, such as slaveholder presidents, continues to mount, Berkeley is positioning itself to be ready to respond to future cancellation campaigns in real-time. Digital displays are being installed in place of stonework or plaques. School and city officials will be able to rename institutions instantaneously. “For […]
Sanctioned Encampment Approved for Oxford School
Berkeley will welcome tent and RV campers to take up residence on the grounds of Oxford Elementary, in District 5. The school was closed due to seismic concerns leaving a large, empty lot that will now serve as the Oxford Hope Center. CM Sophie Hahn led the drive to bring compassion to her district, reversing […]
Berkeley Permits Strip Clubs in the Elmwood
Citing a lack of sales tax receipts from the COVID-induced plunge in retail activity, the City Council passed an item authorizing the City to issue permits for all nude entertainment in the Elmwood beginning in January 2021. Multiple operators have expressed interest. The measure passed near unanimously, with CM Davila abstaining. “We need to make […]
Gourmet Ghetto renamed The Ghetto; Gourmets banned, fenced in
The fight to rename the Gourmet Ghetto has reached a new level, as activists succeeded in establishing a ban on allowing Gourmets to enter the area. The area will henceforth be known as “the Ghetto,” encircled by high walls and barbed wire. Gourmets who approach will be turned back at the armed gates. Those Gourmets […]
BUSD Parents Propose New Tax to Provide 75% Raises for BUSD Employees
Following on the heels of 2020’s 12% raise for BUSD, parents in the district are proposing an additional 75% pay hike for all district employees. “Voters just approved a 75% pay hike for the Mayor and members of the City Council,” said Yur Gonnapay. “Justice demands that we provide equivalent support for teachers and other […]
New Berkeley Company to Capitalize On Lax Parking Enforcement for RVs
Berkeley, California – Serial entrepreneurs, Dun Bendingover and Nagunna Taykit, announced their new venture Berkeley Urban Glamping today at Bendingover’s home in North Berkeley. The company, capitalizing on a zero-enforcement policy of Recreational Vehicle (RV) parking laws, will operate a fleet of used RVs available for short term rental. Initially targeting homeowners who are tired of a lack of […]
Area Man Rents Car Seat for Safe Crack Consumption in North Berkeley
“Lighting a crack pipe in the rain is much too difficult,” said area man Rob B. Ree. For a nominal fee, Ree offers a compassionate shelter for crack addicts to get their fix. Ree offers locations in North Berkeley so that his clientele can access the best bicycles available for supporting their habit. “The […]