Berkeley’s new paving plan does not include a commitment to repair Hopkins Street, after council members voted down a proposal to add it to the list.
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Protesters vow ‘no business as usual’ until city leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza
Dozens of protesters disrupted another City Council meeting to demand a cease-fire resolution, vowing “no business as usual” until one is passed
Protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire resolution shut down Berkeley City Council meeting
Activists are pushing local governments to take stands against the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The City Council has not indicated any plans to do so.
Factory farms in Berkeley? Not if voters pass this ballot measure in 2024
The initiative would ban livestock farming in Berkeley, and is backed by the controversial animal welfare group Direct Action Everywhere.
Berkeley moves forward with plan to install license plate readers
The City Council approved a $425,000 contract to install a network of 52 mass surveillance cameras.
Berkeley drops plan to require parking for accessory dwelling units in hills
California housing regulators told Berkeley a proposal to mandate off-street parking for ADUs in the hills violated state law.
Antisemitic, racist ‘Zoom bombing’ targets Berkeley City Council meeting
Virtual public meetings in several Bay Area cities have been targeted by people who spew hate speech.
Update: State housing regulators shot down Berkeley’s limits on cottages in the hills. Will the city court another fight?
The City Council deadlocked on a parking requirement for ADUs in the hills Tuesday, pushing a decision to its Oct. 3 meeting.
Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race already has 4 candidates
As Mayor Jesse Arreguín campaigns for state Senate, three city councilmembers have joined the race to replace him.
Susan Wengraf won’t seek reelection after 15 years representing Berkeley Hills
Wengraf’s decision sets up an open race for the District 6 City Council seat in the 2024 election.
Berkeley approves major changes for Civic Center but must figure out how to fund it
The ambitious project could cost up to $158 million and includes plans to study daylighting Strawberry Creek, rethink Center Street and create an “urban oasis.”
ACLU says Berkeley’s plan to install license plate readers threatens residents’ privacy
Privacy advocates say the mass surveillance cameras — meant to deter auto thefts and other crimes — will endanger activists, religious minorities and those seeking reproductive health care they can’t get elsewhere.