Berkeley City Council won’t put police oversight measure on 2018 ballot
A Berkeley City Council proposal to put a police oversight charter amendment on the November ballot has run out of time to be considered this fall.
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Public financing is being used for 1st time in Berkeley election; how’s it going so far?
Twelve of the 14 candidates for City Council are using public matching funds.
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Ahead of slated Sunday rally, Berkeley issues rules on masks, weapons
Bay Area activists are gearing up for what could be a large "Stop the hate" rally and march Sunday in Berkeley. Whether anyone will show up to oppose that message is unknown.
Remembering Ron Dellums, who ‘helped keep Berkeley from blowing up’
Berkeley leaders past and present reflect on the impact of a legendary politician.
How Assembly candidates Jovanka Beckles and Buffy Wicks differ on housing issues
While the two candidates for District 15 share some policy positions, they diverge when it comes to one of the most polarizing issues.
Campaign notebook: business taxes, anti-Semitism allegations, announcements
The latest from the 2018 campaign trail.
Berkeley to put $135M affordable housing bond on November ballot
Berkeley voters are set to have a chance in November to consider a $135 million bond measure officials hope will create more affordable housing in the city to fight displacement.
Mayor Jesse Arreguín violated Berkeley’s election laws in 2016; must pay fine
The mayor's campaign manager paid for expenses with her personal credit card but did not get reimbursed quickly enough so the payments became illegal donations.
In state-of-the-city address, Berkeley mayor emphasizes support for immigrants, those without homes
Keeping Berkeley diverse, providing affordable homes and housing those experiencing homelessness, and supporting immigrants are all on mayor's agenda.
Jovanka Beckles will join Buffy Wicks on November ballot for AD15
Beckles has claimed the second spot, after a neck-and-neck race with Dan Kalb, who has conceded.
Berkeley prepares for potential repeal of Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Which properties would become rent-controlled after a repeal, and which would be exempt? Berkeley voters could make the call in November.
Update: Kalb and Beckles continue to battle for second in AD 15 primary race
Jovanka Beckles is now in second place, as of Saturday evening.
