Cal Dems banquet brings local politicians Ishii, Lunaparra | Campus
The Cal Berkeley Democrats held a banquet to connect students with local politics and celebrate members at Anna…
PITCH proposal seeks to bring 5,700 housing units to District 8 | Housing
In the past several years, Berkeley has incrementally adjusted zoning across its neighborhoods to accommodate state housing requirements…
Proposal to increase housing in Elmwood alarms shop-owners, who worry for the viability of their businesses | Housing
A monthslong struggle over zoning is playing out in District 8’s Elmwood neighborhood, where numerous storefronts, pillars and…
In Elmwood, monthslong debate over upzoning continues amid proposals to enable new housing developments | Housing
A monthslong struggle over zoning is playing out in District 8’s Elmwood neighborhood, where numerous storefronts, pillars and…
Community rallies against expansion of surveillance technology as City Council postpones decision | City Government
After a contentious seven-hour-long Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday night that ended past 1 a.m., primarily regarding the…
Berkeley Public Safety Policy Committee passes motion for limited use of chemical agents despite public opposition | Law and Justice
On Feb. 19, the Berkeley City Council’s Public Safety Policy Committee unanimously approved a motion to reinstate the…
Berkeley City Council upholds 2 new development projects despite labor concerns | City Government
In a special meeting Monday night, the Berkeley City Council allowed two development projects on Durant and University…
Berkeley City Council condemns ICE actions, call for ‘guardrails’ | City Government
The Berkeley City Council introduced an urgent item to address the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or…
Berkeley City Council approves first response drones, pause in Mills Act applications | City Government
The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to direct the city manager to begin the process of acquiring drones…
Berkeley City Council approves BPD technology report amid ALPR concerns, works to change landmarking process | City Government
The Berkeley City Council approved the Berkeley Police Department’s annual surveillance technology report and referred changes to the…
Berkeley City Council considers changes to landmark designation requirements | City Government
The Berkeley City Council will consider amendments to the Berkeley Municipal Code addressing landmarks and historical designations at…
Berkeley City Council to consider bending sanctuary rules to save ‘critical’ city operations software | City Government
At its regular Tuesday meeting, the Berkeley City Council will consider waiving a 2019 sanctuary city policy preventing…