Is police accountability in Berkeley under threat?
Police Accountability Board staff and members in attendance during a Feb. 11, 2026 meeting include (L-R) Jose Murillo,…
City Council upholds 8-story housing development | City Government
The Berkeley City Council unanimously approved the construction of an eight-story housing development on the corner of Virginia…
City Council dismisses director of police accountability in near-unanimous vote | City Government
The Berkeley City Council voted in closed session to dismiss the director of police accountability, Hansel Aguilar, on…
City Council fires head of Berkeley’s civilian police oversight office
Berkeley is firing its top civilian police oversight official. Mayor Adena Ishii confirmed Hansel Aguilar’s dismissal Monday night,…
2 Berkeley Police Accountability Board members resign, citing lack of power | City Government
Two members of the Berkeley Police Accountability Board, or PAB, announced their joint resignation today, citing concerns of…
Berkeley to raise parking meter rates, eyes extended hours
Parking meters in Oakland. Credit: Amir Aziz/The Oaklandside Berkeley will soon raise hourly rates at some parking meters,…
Berkeley reacts to ICE and Border Patrol shootings in Minneapolis
Protesters at a demonstration Friday, Jan. 23, 2025, outside the Graduate by Hilton hotel near UC Berkeley. Credit:…
Want to buy a backyard cottage? Berkeley legalizes sale of ADUs
Berkeley will soon let homeowners sell accessory dwelling units independent from the rest of their property. Credit: Adam…
Berkeley City Council considers lifting tear gas ban for Special Response Team | City Government
The Berkeley City Council will consider rolling back a 2020 ban on tear gas and temporary pandemic-era restrictions…
UC Berkeley has reached a new low by suspending lecturer Peyrin Kao | Editorials
Earlier this month, UC Berkeley suspended Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, or EECS, lecturer Peyrin Kao without pay…
Berkeley’s civilian watchdog sues police chief over withheld records
Police cordoned off several blocks around Eighth and Harrison streets on June 4. Someone has complained to the…
Berkeley winter shelter temporarily opens in Emeryville | Housing
The Berkeley Winter Shelter opened Monday in the former Emeryville Recreation Center. Dedicated to housing individuals during the…