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City secures $15M state earmark to improve Berkeley Marina

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 09, 2022, 3:45 p.m.August 9, 2022

The Berkeley Marina is slated to receive an influx of cash following a successful lobbying campaign for a $15 million earmark from the state.

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Budget: Berkeley set to ramp up funding for street paving

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 29, 2022, 5:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The City Council approved the $733 million biennial budget for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years Tuesday night.

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Audit: Berkeley’s finances ‘strong’ for now, but long-term challenges loom

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 10, 2022, 2:21 p.m.August 4, 2022

Rising infrastructure and pension liabilities could threaten the city’s fiscal health, a recent audit found.

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In 7-2 vote, Berkeley council approves broad package to reimagine policing

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 06, 2022, 4:57 p.m.May 7, 2022

Thursday’s vote was a budget referral: The package will come back in June so officials can decide what will actually be funded in the coming years.

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Officials say yes to ‘new vision of public safety’ — and more cops, too

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 26, 2022, 4:34 p.m.May 6, 2022

“When we work together as a whole community we can make real progress,” Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Thursday.

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Open patrol beats are the biggest driver of police officer overtime, audit finds

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso March 04, 2022, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Security work for outside entities, such as UC Berkeley, the Apple store and other Fourth Street businesses, made up 10% of the overtime costs in FY20.

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Citing uptick in shootings, council votes for new security cameras in 4 districts

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Dec. 15, 2021, 7:30 a.m.February 27, 2023

The camera proposal was just one part of a $5 million funding package designed to address traffic safety, social services and more.

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Berkeley ponders paid parking to aid cash-strapped Marina Fund

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Nov. 24, 2021, 4:52 p.m.August 4, 2022

One council member called paid parking “a no-brainer” and others said it would align with the city’s climate goals.

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Council seeks $15M state earmark to help revive Berkeley Marina

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 27, 2021, 2:37 p.m.August 9, 2022

The marina has $113 million in unfunded infrastructure needs.

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Officials vow to increase police staffing, with available officers at historic low

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 20, 2021, 12:52 p.m.August 4, 2022

The pledge came amid a lengthy discussion on the annual crime report, use-of-force and police stop data, traffic collision statistics and more.

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Officials say security cameras could help curtail gun violence in West Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 15, 2021, 12:45 p.m.August 4, 2022

Some community members say the cameras will turn Berkeley into a “surveillance city” while others say they are sick of the violence.

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Berkeley, SEIU 1021 are back at the table Tuesday to work on labor deal

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 13, 2021, 12:08 p.m.August 4, 2022

The city’s contract with the union expired at the end of June, but both sides have continued to work toward an agreement.

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