BUSD Board President Judy Appel will not run for re-election
Appel is stepping down, partly, she says, to focus on healing after a car crash in January 2019 that left her and her wife in critical condition.
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BUSD leaders try to reassure parents exasperated by Zoom pause
A town hall was dominated by Zoombomber issues, but staff also shared details about BUSD operations.
8 months after devastating crash, Judy Appel returns to School Board
Wednesday’s School Board meeting was not only the first for Judy Appel after a long medical leave, but also the first ever for new Superintendent Brent Stephens.
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School Board President Judy Appel and her wife, Alison Bernstein, back home after crash
“We’re spending our energy healing,” said the Berkeley School Board president.
Berkeley School Board’s Judy Appel and Alison Bernstein ‘recovering incredibly well’
The women are now in rehab after a devastating crash in January, according to a new update on their conditions.
Calls for support and traffic safety after crash leaves Berkeley official and wife in critical condition
Berkeley School Board President Judy Appel and wife Alison Bernstein remain in the intensive care unit Sunday, after they were hit by a car while walking.
School Board president and wife in critical condition after Berkeley crash
The Berkeley School Board president and her wife were struck by a car while walking in Berkeley just after midnight Friday and are in critical condition at a local hospital, according to police and community members.
Race for 15th: Judy Appel touts experience in education, vows to take on charters
“Education is really my sweet spot in this election,” says Appel who is running for the 15th Assembly District.
What you need to know now about the (crowded) Assembly District 15 race
With 12 people now running to replace Assemblyman Tony Thurmond, developments in the race are fast and furious.
Berkeley Councilman Ben Bartlett enters race for Assembly District 15
The South Berkeley representative joins a crowd of candidates vying for the East Bay seat in 2018.
With Tony Thurmond’s decision not to seek re-election, race for the AD15 seat is getting crowded
An open seat for Assembly District 15 has already attracted five candidates. More are sure to jump into the 2018 race.
Berkeley Unified introduces fees for residential and commercial developers
Residential developers will soon be required pay the district $3.48 per square foot, and commercial developers 56 cents. Most nearby districts already have a similar policy.
