Group aims to ‘green’ South Berkeley by transforming old railroad right-of-way
Instead of empty lots, the land could include elongated greenspace, walking paths, dog parks, play areas and community gardens.
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New laws on using plastic foodware, disposable cups, natural gas and lobbying go into effect in 2020
Three new laws will shape how Berkeley residents eat, build and influence lawmaking.
Public campaign financing in 2018 reduced influence of large donors, enticed more people to run, report shows
Incumbency and fundraising ability still mattered as the two sitting council members won reelection. However public financing allowed candidates to spend more time talking to constituents.
Berkeley cellphone law stands after U.S. Supreme Court declines to take up challenge
The 2015 law requires cellphone retailers to distribute warnings about radiation exposure.
The Berkeley activist who puts her body on the line to fight animal cruelty
Priya Sawhney has been jailed three times, faces eight felonies, and confronted Jeff Bezos in an effort to call attention to cruelty to animals. She’s not done fighting.
Berkeley approves agreement with BART around housing at two stations
“This is a beginning of a process,” Mayor Jesse Arreguín told a passionate crowd Tuesday.
Berkeley council split over $11M Measure P budget, new outdoor homeless camp
Last week, officials voted to spend about $11 million in tax revenue on new and existing services to address homelessness, including an RV parking program and an outdoor homeless shelter for up to 50 people.
Opinion: Build housing on BART’s lots to create a climate-friendly, walkable, and affordable Berkeley
The memorandum of understanding the City Council will sign with BART will make 35% of the housing affordable
Capoeira school secures funding from Berkeley to help purchase its building
The 40-year-old Capoeira Foundation has brought thousands to Berkeley and now hopes to own its home.
Berkeley officials could address illegal dumping, street safety and more with extra money in the budget
It’s that time of year again: when Berkeley officials review the budget to make sure the city’s June financial projections were on track and decide exactly how to spend — and save — its extra revenue.
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Opinion: Despite small numbers, Berkeley should generously fund homeless families
Since only 5% of the homeless in Berkeley are families, the city manager is recommending the bulk of Measure P’s $3 million go to individuals. That is a mistake.
California Restaurant Association sues Berkeley over natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley in federal court Thursday over its decision in July to ban natural gas in many new buildings.
