Berkeley’s new City Council member is a poet, transportation nut, and ‘can’t imagine living anywhere else’ By Supriya YelimeliDec. 182020March 142022 Taplin defeated incumbent Cheryl Davila to take the West Berkeley seat.
Watch: Outgoing School Board members say passionate goodbyes By Natalie OrensteinNov. 292018Nov. 292018 Karen Hemphill gave a forceful speech and Josh Daniels reflected on his tenure through a data-driven presentation.
Berkeley Unified introduces fees for residential and commercial developers By Natalie OrensteinMay 32017May 62017 Residential developers will soon be required pay the district $3.48 per square foot, and commercial developers 56 cents. Most nearby districts already have a similar policy.
REALM Charter School will stay at West Campus next year By Natalie OrensteinApril 142017Nov. 72019 After much back-and-forth, REALM will continue leasing a small space at the site from the Berkeley Unified School District.
Budget woes threaten REALM Charter Schools By Natalie OrensteinMarch 132017March 132017 Berkeley’s largest charter school is suffering financial woes and space constraints that pose serious challenges to its continuing viability.
Berkeley elections: Kriss Worthington retains District 7; nail-biting race continues in District 8 By Tracey TaylorNov. 102014Oct. 102020