Remembering Ron Dellums, who ‘helped keep Berkeley from blowing up’
Berkeley leaders past and present reflect on the impact of a legendary politician.
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2 open Berkeley City Council races draw significant cash
We present a round-up of how the different candidates are doing in terms of raising campaign funds.
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Berkeley celebrates civil-rights leader William Rumford
The 50-year resident of South Berkeley was the first African American elected to a state public office in Northern California.
Former Councilwoman Maudelle Shirek dies, aged 101
Maudelle Shirek, often called the godmother of East Bay progressive politics, died in a Vallejo hospice on April 11. Shirek served in the Berkeley City Council for 20 years, leading many progressive causes.
