Berkeley to Return Land to Ohlone People, I-680 Closure for Repairs

The City of Berkeley announces the return of a two-acre plot to the Ohlone tribe, while a portion of I-680 will close for weekend repairs.

Berkeley's decision to return a parking lot to the Ohlone people marks a significant urban land give-back to an indigenous tribe in California.
The land, known as the Berkeley Shellmound, is the site of the first human settlement in the SF Bay Area, with plans for a museum and educational facility.
Southbound I-680 will be closed from I-580 to Koopman Road for pavement repairs, affecting St. Patrick’s Day weekend travel.
The closure, scheduled from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday, aims to repair deteriorating pavement and avoid future nighttime closures.
Warm and sunny weather is forecast for the East Bay over the weekend, potentially easing the impact of the I-680 closure.