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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

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Berkeley seeks tax relief for struggling cannabis dispensaries

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan June 30, 2023, 12:23 p.m.July 5, 2023

A municipal sales tax relief program for cannabis dispensaries would take effect retroactively to January. The City Council is close to a final vote on the program.

A view looking up at Berkeley City Hall, a five-story grey government building, from the sidewalk.
Posted inCity

Berkeley’s $729M budget puts a pause on police reform programs

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Alex N. Gecan and Nico Savidge June 29, 2023, 2:33 p.m.September 8, 2023

Advocates say they fear Berkeley is abandoning its vision for public safety. Officials say they still want to create departments of community safety and transportation, among other reforms, once the citywide staffing crisis abates.

Posted inCity

Remembering Gus Newport, former Berkeley mayor and lifelong progressive activist

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 23, 2023, 1:30 p.m.June 26, 2023

Newport led Berkeley from 1979 to 1986, pursuing a bold progressive agenda that included divesting from South Africa and strengthening rent control.

Three women stand, holding a framed proclamation from the California Assembly.
Posted inCity

Remembering Dorothy Walker, who pushed for desegregation, housing density and traffic calming, long before it was popular in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 16, 2023, 8:00 a.m.June 20, 2023

Walker’s six decades of local activism touched practically every aspect of Berkeley life.

Posted inCommunity

‘Pentagon Papers’ whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge March 06, 2023, 3:57 p.m.March 6, 2023

Ellsberg, who has lived near Berkeley for more than 40 years, said he plans to continue his advocacy work for as long as he can.

Posted inPolitics

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.

Posted inPolitics

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.

Map showing voter turnout in Berkeley in 2022 — the highest turnout in the hills and north berkeley, the lowest in Southside
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Map: Have your Berkeley neighbors voted?

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Nov. 04, 2022, 10:30 a.m.November 7, 2022

Our interactive map includes ballots issued and return rates by Berkeley City Council district.

Posted inObituaries

Remembering Ying Lee, WWII refugee who became Berkeley’s first Asian American councilmember

by Sara Rounsaville and Max Kelley Nov. 03, 2022, 12:55 p.m.November 4, 2022

Lee, a refugee from Shanghai, hung out with Maya Angelou and was crowned Miss Chinatown before winning a 1973 City Council election.

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Berkeley could vote on 2 measures to build affordable housing, pave streets

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 02, 2022, 10:00 a.m.October 17, 2022

Officials say a proposed $28M per year parcel tax increase could bring the city’s roads to “good” condition in a decade.

Posted inCommunity

Ukrainian diaspora in Berkeley watches in horror as Russia invades Ukraine

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Feb. 24, 2022, 1:25 p.m.August 4, 2022

“I hope I’ll have a country to come back to,” said Nataliia Goshylyk, who is visiting Berkeley for the year from Ukraine.

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