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1 year on the job for BUSD superintendent | Bird-safe glass | Get The Scene, our new arts newsletter | We're hiring: Nosh Editor

Jesse Arreguin

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New buildings could be less deadly for Berkeley birds

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 08, 2023, 1:00 p.m.June 9, 2023

The city will require large housing projects and office buildings to include materials that prevent birds from flying into windows and other reflective features.

Two construction workers in hard hats crouch in front of panes of glass, which are leaning against a colorful mural at a downtown Berkeley worksite.
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Berkeley sets new labor standards for big construction projects over developer objections

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 03, 2023, 2:56 p.m.May 5, 2023

The City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday requiring contractors to provide apprenticeships and health care coverage for workers on certain projects.

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Berkeley could cut park, street projects due to Measure T1 shortfall of up to $9.1M

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge April 26, 2023, 2:08 p.m.April 26, 2023

Inflation and cost overruns for major projects mean the $100 million bond won’t go as far as hoped, forcing the City Council to decide on cuts.

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Berkeley adds new public comment option for City Council meetings

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 15, 2023, 2:31 p.m.March 16, 2023

The City Council voted to add a new comment period early in its meetings. The public will now have the option to share their views then or later.

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Berkeley labor leader launches state Senate campaign

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok Feb. 28, 2023, 1:29 p.m.February 28, 2023

In her first attempt at running for public office, Kathryn Lybarger, president of the California Labor Federation and AFSCME Local 3299, wants to replace the termed-out Nancy Skinner.

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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín launches state Senate campaign

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 22, 2023, 11:17 a.m.February 23, 2023

Arreguín’s campaign announcement positioned him as a regional progressive leader fit to replace termed-out Sen. Nancy Skinner.

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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín files for state Senate run

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 13, 2023, 11:55 a.m.February 16, 2023

Campaign finance records show Arreguín has filed to run in 2024 for termed-out state Sen. Nancy Skinner’s seat in Sacramento.

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Up in the air: Negotiations between Berkeley and BART tie up plan for housing at Ashby station

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 10, 2023, 8:00 a.m.February 12, 2023

Berkeley officials want community benefits in exchange for waiving their “air rights” over the station. BART may not agree.

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Apartments approved at site of downtown Berkeley development battle

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 03, 2023, 2:54 p.m.February 3, 2023

Berkeley held 37 meetings about a downtown housing project that was never built. A new plan for the block has been approved after only five.

People walk at the intersection of Solano and Colusa avenues in North Berkeley
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Berkeley approves housing plan, with pledge to upzone wealthy neighborhoods

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 19, 2023, 4:39 p.m.February 5, 2023

College, Solano and North Shattuck would be zoned for greater density under the eight-year housing plan adopted by the Berkeley City Council.

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Wednesday vote will determine how Berkeley plans for 9,000 new homes

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 17, 2023, 5:36 p.m.February 5, 2023

Northern California cities are racing to meet a January deadline to adopt their Housing Elements, which are facing close scrutiny from state regulators.

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Will sexual harassment allegations derail Jen Louis’ appointment as Berkeley police chief?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 05, 2023, 11:54 a.m.February 27, 2023

A report detailing past sexual harassment claims against Louis comes as the interim chief faces scrutiny in another scandal.

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