Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s success in the spring primary for state Senate means the race to replace him is coming into focus.
Rigel Robinson
Special election to fill Southside City Council seat will have 2 student candidates
James Chang and Cecilia Lunaparra will square off in the April 16 special election to replace former Councilmember Rigel Robinson.
Special election to fill Southside City Council seat set for April 16
Candidates have until Feb. 16 to enter the race. The City Council called for the election at another tumultuous meeting.
Berkeley mayor blasts ‘loud mob’ as 3 months of Gaza protests take toll on City Council
Months of protests at Berkeley City Council meetings have led to mounting frustrations both for activists and city officials.
Opinion: Defending democracy in the face of incivility
I am deeply disappointed and upset that a small group of individuals have resorted to an intense campaign of harassment and abuse to the point where they bullied an elected official out of office, silencing the voices of the majority that voted for him.
Berkeley Councilmember Rigel Robinson to step down, end run for mayor, citing ‘harassment, stalking and threats’
The stunning decision will leave Robinson’s Southside district, which includes People’s Park, without a representative on the City Council until a special election later this year.
Opinion: Why I am stepping down from the Berkeley City Council
It’s time for me to prioritize my well-being and my family.
City Council raises height limits in Southside to spur student housing
New zoning rules could allow more than 2,500 homes to be built in the student-centric neighborhood next to UC Berkeley.
Chess-playing protesters ask Berkeley City Council to restore tables on Telegraph
Chess club supporters say its closure is a loss in the ongoing fight against gentrification in Berkeley, and on Telegraph Avenue.
Update: Berkeley’s Southside neighborhood could get taller buildings to house more students
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.
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.
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.