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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

Sophie Hahn

A row of head shots of Berkeley mayoral candidates Kate Harrison, Rigel Robinson and Sophie Hahn
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Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race already has 4 candidates

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Aug. 15, 2023, 4:12 p.m.August 16, 2023

As Mayor Jesse Arreguín campaigns for state Senate, three city councilmembers have joined the race to replace him.

A jogger runs past a low-slung building with an arched roof along Alcatraz Avenue in South Berkeley.
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Berkeley’s plan to bridge $9.1M bond shortfall avoids major cuts, but some are concerned

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge June 16, 2023, 4:30 p.m.June 20, 2023

Berkeley will pull $4.1M from its fund for worker’s comp settlements to help address the shortfall that threatened several popular projects.

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How did the Hopkins Street bike lane project turn into a ‘culture war’?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Feb. 23, 2023, 4:14 p.m.February 26, 2023

The heated debate seems to be colored by broader disagreements over what kind of city Berkeley should be.

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Will sexual harassment allegations derail Jen Louis’ appointment as Berkeley police chief?

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Jan. 05, 2023, 11:54 a.m.February 27, 2023

A report detailing past sexual harassment claims against Louis comes as the interim chief faces scrutiny in another scandal.

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Here’s where the next round of ‘smart kiosks’ could go in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 15, 2022, 3:17 p.m.December 16, 2022

Supporters say the devices help people navigate popular Berkeley neighborhoods, while critics say bringing ads into public spaces isn’t worth the revenue the city gains.

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Berkeley City Council to begin all meetings with a land acknowledgment

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Oct. 20, 2022, 4:39 p.m.October 22, 2022

Intended as a “starting point” for reparative work with local Indigenous people, a land acknowledgment will be displayed at every meeting and read aloud monthly.

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City Council to reconsider controversial plan for Hopkins Street bike lanes

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Oct. 05, 2022, 4:06 p.m.October 6, 2022

City staff didn’t share estimates showing the project would require the removal of 60 parking spaces before a key vote last spring.

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What Berkeley’s push to end single-family zoning could mean for your neighborhood

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 22, 2022, 4:43 p.m.September 23, 2022

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.

Cars and a motorcyclist pass through the intersection of College and Alcatraz in Southeast Berkeley
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Wealthy neighborhoods need to take on more housing, West Berkeley council reps say

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Aug. 23, 2022, 3:56 p.m.August 24, 2022

City could change zoning rules for Solano, College and North Shattuck to encourage construction

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New city website limits access to vast archive of Berkeley records

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Aug. 12, 2022, 4:59 p.m.August 17, 2022

The new city website been lauded for its design, but links to public records have been broken, frustrating council members and activists.

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Antisemitic vandalism in North Berkeley was a hate crime, police say

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 19, 2022, 4:58 p.m.August 4, 2022

As of Tuesday, BPD said, no eyewitnesses had yet come forward. Authorities have asked community members to share tips if they have them.

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Helpful resource or tacky billboard? Plan for more ‘Smart City’ kiosks sparks debate

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge July 08, 2022, 3:49 p.m.August 4, 2022

Nine touch-screen kiosks from IKE Smart City can be found in Berkeley today. The company wants to roll out another 17 starting next year.

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