The Planning Commission endorsed a proposal to allow 12-story buildings on the north end of Telegraph Avenue. It’s now on to the City Council.
Rigel Robinson
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Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race already has 4 candidates
As Mayor Jesse Arreguín campaigns for state Senate, three city councilmembers have joined the race to replace him.
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A freeway has long separated Berkeley from its waterfront. Is it time to rethink I-80?
From a freeway-covering park to miles of tunnels, Berkeley could seek federal funds to study changes to one of the Bay Area’s most congested roadways.
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Major Berkeley streets could get bus lanes in coming years
City officials are taking early steps toward building transit lanes along University, Telegraph and Shattuck avenues — though the plans are a long way from reality.
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Public comments at City Council could be overhauled
Critics say Berkeley’s current public comment system stifles input from those who can’t sit through hours of City Council business.
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Telegraph Avenue redesign on hold amid rising costs
Ambitious plans to rebuild the north end of Telegraph with a new street plaza and bus-only lane have stalled as the project faces a major funding shortfall.
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Election 2022: Rashi Kesarwani, Elisa Mikiten lead fundraising for City Council
Construction unions and housing groups push campaign to pass Measure L over $300,000.
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D7 Councilmember Rigel Robinson: For density, buses and bike lanes
Robinson, running unopposed for reelection in District 7, shares his views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
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What Berkeley’s push to end single-family zoning could mean for your neighborhood
A proposed rewrite of the zoning code would speed up the approval process for small apartments throughout Berkeley. Plus: Bigger buildings could be allowed in Southside.
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Election 2022: Who’s running for City Council, auditor in Berkeley
There are two contested races for Berkeley City Council in 2022, while two members are cruising unopposed to re-election.
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City secures $15M state earmark to improve Berkeley Marina
The Berkeley Marina is slated to receive an influx of cash following a successful lobbying campaign for a $15 million earmark from the state.
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Police will ticket drivers to curb rampant double-parking on Durant
The street has grown increasingly clogged with motorists double-parking on both sides of the one-way street just east of Telegraph Avenue.
