Builders of apartments and other large projects could be required to provide apprenticeships and health care coverage for workers under a new proposal.
Jesse Arreguin
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Berkeley to vote on $650M infrastructure bond, vacancy tax in November
The largest bond measure in the city’s history and a tax on vacant houses and apartments will be on the 2022 ballot.
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Antisemitic vandalism in North Berkeley was a hate crime, police say
As of Tuesday, BPD said, no eyewitnesses had yet come forward. Authorities have asked community members to share tips if they have them.
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Budget: Berkeley set to ramp up funding for street paving
The City Council approved the $733 million biennial budget for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years Tuesday night.
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Berkeley to cut ties with Russian sister cities until war’s end
Mayor Arreguín introduced a resolution to suspend diplomatic relations with Russia at the urging of Ukrainian President Zelensky.
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New state housing laws curb power of Berkeley homeowners
The fight over a plan to build a 6-story apartment building on a vacant lot illustrates a power shift driven by California’s housing crisis.
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To boost affordable housing, Berkeley looks to buy, not just build
With construction costs high, Berkeley is increasingly looking to create affordable housing by buying and fixing up older buildings.
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Berkeley could vote on 2 measures to build affordable housing, pave streets
Officials say a proposed $28M per year parcel tax increase could bring the city’s roads to “good” condition in a decade.
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Protesters condemn Berkeley mayor for trip to Israel
Demonstrators called the Berkeley mayor’s trip tone-deaf because it took place soon after the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
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In 7-2 vote, Berkeley council approves broad package to reimagine policing
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
“When we work together as a whole community we can make real progress,” Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Thursday.
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From downtown to single-family blocks, Berkeley eyes big zoning changes
The city could remove limits on tall buildings downtown, and provide quick approval for small apartments in most neighborhoods.