Berkeley Council Approves Ashby BART Housing Project
The city will begin exclusive negotiations to develop 174 affordable units at the Ashby station.
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Should cities replace public transit parking lots with affordable housing developments?
Berkeley Business News
Coverage of business in Berkeley focuses on companies, local commerce and market trends. This page follows developments from small business operations to the broader organizational shifts that shape the city.
Jobs
UC Berkeley Opens New Bakar Gateway Building
The state-of-the-art facility houses the university's first new college in over five decades.
Industry
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Do you support increasing state funding for your local emergency communications infrastructure?
Berkeley Secures Funding for Emergency Dispatch Center
State Senator Jesse Arreguín secured $1 million in funding to upgrade Berkeley emergency communication facilities.
People
UC Berkeley Appointed Simone Browne as Carillonist
The musician steps into the permanent role after two years of service as the university's interim carillonist.
Openings & Closings
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Does repurposing vacant storefronts for community events improve the vitality of your local neighborhood?
Zero Empty Spaces Opened First California Site
The artist studio organization transformed a vacant Berkeley storefront into a new creative and retail hub.
Philanthropy
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Do you believe charity exhibition games are an effective way to promote women's basketball?
Kidd to Host Charity Exhibition Game in Berkeley
The Cal Bears will face UCLA in a charity game on October 14, 2026, to benefit the Jason Kidd Foundation.
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Regular subjects here include startup funding rounds, corporate leadership changes, store openings and closings, and industry reports. Coverage spans across the city and into the neighboring areas that share its commercial ecosystem. The local economy is defined by its unique mix of independent merchants and a steady influx of new entrepreneurial ventures. Retail space availability and changes in commercial zoning remain the most frequent factors influencing the local business environment.