Court victory: Judge rules against Shellmound developers

We are thrilled to announce that an Alameda County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of preserving the West Berkeley Shellmound, by dismissing the lawsuit filed against the City of Berkeley by property owners Ruegg & Ellsworth and the Frank Spenger Company. The property owners had filed suit claiming …

Reportback from Landmarks Preservation Commission Meeting

On April 5, 2018, Ohlone representatives—flanked by about 50 supporters—attended the City of Berkeley’s monthly Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting. On the agenda was a discussion of the zoning application submitted by developer West Berkeley Investors for a new, enlarged mixed use development at 1900 Fourth Street. Over 30 members of …

Welcome to our new website

This website will serve as an official source of information from the Chochenyo Ohlone led campaign to save the West Berkeley Shellmound site that is currently threatened by the 1900 Fourth development.