Laura Babitt, Ana Vasudeo win school board seats with campaigns for smart school reopening, student safety
The two candidates will take over for Judy Appel and Beatriz Leyva-Cutler, who are both retiring from the board.
Archives November 4, 2020
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Berkeley votes to give its mayor and City Council members significant pay raises
The salaries of the mayor and City Council members will increase by 75%, thanks to the apparent passage of Measure JJ.
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The push to raise Berkeley’s utility tax to fund a climate fund appears to be losing
Supporters said Measure HH losing is a missed opportunity to put resources toward climate justice.
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Mise en Place Kitchen in Berkeley is a daytime delight
This new downtown Berkeley eatery puts a seasonal, chef-focused spin on traditional cafe fare. And its spacious outdoor patio is a bonus.
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The pro-tenant, ‘Right To Housing’ slate sweeps Berkeley rent board election
The slate definitely took four seats and is poised to win the fifth.
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Elizabeth Echols wins East Bay parks director race
Incumbent Elizabeth Echols has won the race for East Bay Regional Park Board Ward 1 directorship, securing 65% of the cast votes in Alameda Couty and 56% in Contra Costa County.
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If numbers hold, Terry Taplin will take West Berkeley seat
The current ranked-choice calculations put Taplin solidly in first place with 63% of the vote. There are still a lot of ballots to count.
