City and BART officials have wrapped up their negotiations over Berkeley’s control of ‘air right’ at the station, Mayor Jesse ArreguÃn says.
Jesse Arreguin
Has Berkeley’s building boom made housing more affordable? We dug into the data
Once soaring, rent prices have slowed their ascent in Berkeley over the past five years. What’s driving that shift is harder to say.
Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race already has 4 candidates
As Mayor Jesse ArreguÃn campaigns for state Senate, three city councilmembers have joined the race to replace him.
Berkeley is adding new housing at the fastest rate in decades
Berkeley approved nearly 900 homes in 2022, far surpassing state housing production goals, but fell well short of targets for affordable homes.
Residents blast BART’s plan to build bulky power facility at Ashby station
An expanded power station could occupy a prominent spot along Adeline Street that Berkeley officials had hoped to line with businesses and housing.
Golden Gate Fields sits on 140 prime waterfront acres. What happens when it closes?
Developers have long wanted to turn the property into a bustling commercial center, while open space advocates hope it becomes a park.
Police reform programs jeopardized in Berkeley budget proposal
Mayor Jesse ArreguÃn says his proposal to redirect $1 million budgeted for initiatives to reimagine policing does not mean Berkeley is backing away from reform.
Remembering Gus Newport, former Berkeley mayor and lifelong progressive activist
Newport led Berkeley from 1979 to 1986, pursuing a bold progressive agenda that included divesting from South Africa and strengthening rent control.
New buildings could be less deadly for Berkeley birds
The city will require large housing projects and office buildings to include materials that prevent birds from flying into windows and other reflective features.
Berkeley sets new labor standards for big construction projects over developer objections
The City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday requiring contractors to provide apprenticeships and health care coverage for workers on certain projects.
Berkeley could cut park, street projects due to Measure T1 shortfall of up to $9.1M
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.
Berkeley adds new public comment option for City Council meetings
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.