Illegal dumping fines could go up a lot in Oakland
If you’re caught trashing Oakland’s streets, be prepared to pay a bigger penalty. Mayor Barbara Lee and Councilmember…
Illegal dumpers could have vehicle registration blocked under proposed lawÂ
Oakland tries to penalize people who illegally dump trash on city streets, but fines are rarely paid. A…
Council approves Berkeley projects that sidestep labor standards
Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Kelly Sullivan for Berkeleyside The Berkeley City Council reluctantly signed…
Developers’ move to dodge Berkeley labor rules heads to City Council
Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/Catchlight Local Update, Feb. 23: The City Council…
Los Angeles police chief declines to enforce ICE mask ban
(The Center Square) – California has a new law that prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks, but don’t…
Trump Administration Sues California to Keep Federal Law Enforcement Masked
Lawsuit seeks to block new laws that require visible identification for law enforcement The Trump Administration filed a…
Berkeley approves 23-story housing project over union protest
Workers at a downtown Berkeley construction site. Credit: Ximena Natera, Berkeleyside/Catchlight Local More than two years after Berkeley…