Milestone is a Cause for Celebration at Operations Center North Berkeley BART witnessed a milestone on Thursday when the 19:57 Richmond train arrived at the platform on time. The milestone marked the first 24 hour period since the BART Service Advisory Program was initiated that no alerts were necessary. “24 hours of on-time (defined as […]
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Breaking News: Mayor’s Bike Stolen
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguìn was the victim of bicycle theft on the evening of Sunday, January 3rd. Neighbors who witnessed the theft reported a disheveled person in his early 50s leaving the backyard of the Mayor’s apartment building. The alleged thief was seen riding the Mayor’s beloved pink Huffy “Sea Star” bike. “I would have […]
Postal Service Celebrates 20 years of Berkeley’s Municipal Introduction Social System
Long before the advent of social media, the US Postal Service launched a social network of its own with the goal of helping neighbors connect with neighbors. And 2021 marks the twentieth year since the program was successfully piloted right here in Berkeley. The Municipal Introduction Social System, or MISS, routes mail intended for one […]
Berkeley PCI — Groundbreaking Technology for Broken Ground
Repurposed Robots Seek to Save Berkeley Drivers Walkers and Bikers In 2021 Berkeley residents have a new tool to mitigate the aches and pains of navigating Berkeley Streets – Berkeley PCI. This groundbreaking plug-in is compatible with all major navigation applications (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze) and is designed to alert the user if they […]
Terry Taplin’s Secret Council Meeting Poetry Journal
CM Terry Taplin is a professional poet and in November’s election, he was demoted from private citizen to Berkeley city council member. During a recent Council Meeting, the investigative team at The Bunion spotted, in a reflective surface behind Taplin, pages from what appears to be a journal of poems written during meetings. Using The […]
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 […]
Protesters Demand Free Range Sports Equipment
Animal rights protesters blocked the bicycle path and entrances at the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex demanding that facility users be required to use socially responsible sports equipment. The group, Citizens Revolting Against Shameful Sports (CRASS) issued a statement, “if they want to use taxpayer funded facilities, then they have a moral obligation to use […]
Berkeley Hill Residents Petition for Vigili in Marin Circle
Many Berkeley Hills residents are longing for better days when they can travel to far flung international destinations without worry. Recently, a group of hillside neighbors gathered at Marin Circle to enjoy Piedmonte red wine, cheese, white truffle oil on bread and reminisce about their past travels to Rome. After witnessing 8 near miss incidents […]
Cal Bears on Track for One Loss Season
After multiple game cancellations against Washington and Arizona State due to positive COVID tests, the Cal Bears finally kicked off the 2020 football season last Sunday in Pasadena. The end result, unfortunately, was a 34-10 drubbing at the hands of the UCLA Bruins. The surge in COVID cases nationally continues to raise the threat of […]
Pickle-Dome Measure Proposed for 2022 City Ballot
Residents from the Cedar Rose Park area are looking to qualify the “Berkeley Pickle-Dome” measure for the March 2022 ballot. The measure would prioritize the use of $10 million in Measure T-1 funds to encapsulate the pickleball courts in a translucent dome to mitigate noise emanating from the court. Residents who initially asked the city […]