Meet your District 4 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
Greg Magofna
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Election 2018: Who is Greg Magofña?
Meet Greg Magofña, one of three City Council candidates for downtown’s District 4 in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Downtown Berkeley council candidates offer quick hits on housing, crime
Ben Gould and Greg Magofña are challenging incumbent Kate Harrison for the District 4 seat to represent downtown Berkeley.
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New type of traffic signal coming to Ashby, but it’s not working yet
The “pedestrian hybrid beacon” is the first of its kind in Berkeley and is meant to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
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Public financing is being used for 1st time in Berkeley election; how’s it going so far?
Twelve of the 14 candidates for City Council are using public matching funds.
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No plans to develop North Berkeley BART lot, but viral tweet has made some neighbors nervous
Berkeley and BART officials are holding a meeting Thursday night to allay fears and start the discussion about what could be built. There are no current plans to build anything.
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A tale of two West Berkeley projects. Both have been challenged by neighbors. So far, just one will be built
Sometimes when neighbors object to a project and work with the developers, the building gets better. Sometimes it just gets stopped.
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Proposed El Cerrito housing with 10 affordable units meets opposition from locals
Some locals are fine with the 8-story apartment building proposed for a vacant lot on San Pablo. Others cite spoilt views and increased traffic congestion as objections.
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Berkeley mayor on Wiener-Skinner housing bill: ‘A declaration of war against our neighborhoods’
SB 827, that would have California cities allow denser, taller housing developments near transit hubs, has ignited controversy in Berkeley and nationally.
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The mayor’s race is off and running: Where do campaign coffers stand?
Laurie Capitelli talks to prospective voters at a house party in July. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel In the last six months, mayoral candidate Laurie Capitelli has raised $67,135 in donations, according to recently filed campaign finance statements. That’s almost 35% more than one of his strongest rivals and fellow city council member, Jesse Arreguín, who raised […]
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Berkeley council approves short-term rental proposal
The owners of this rent-controlled apartment complex at 3100 College Ave., as of May, are renting out three of its apartments on Airbnb. Berkeley law does not allow rentals shorter than 14 days. Photo: Melati Citrawireja The Berkeley City Council took a step forward Tuesday night in its effort to regulate short-term rentals in the city, […]
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Don’t forget: Share your Telegraph Avenue pics to win
Capture great Telegraph Avenue moments — through July — for a chance to win sweet prizes. Read on for details. Courtesy: Rebecca Lee Capture great Telegraph Avenue moments — through July — for a chance to win sweet prizes. Read on for details. Courtesy: Rebecca Lee Sundays on Telegraph kicked off in Berkeley last weekend, and returns to the avenue every […]
