OOakland Read More Berkeley could loosen rules on pepper spray, tear gas, smokeFebruary 2, 2026 A City Council committee endorsed loosening reporting requirements when police use pepper spray. Credit: Emilie Raguso Some city…
OOakland Read More Berkeley City Council condemns ICE actions, call for ‘guardrails’ | City GovernmentJanuary 29, 2026 The Berkeley City Council introduced an urgent item to address the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or…
OOakland Read More Berkeley eyes another big infrastructure bond. Will this one pass?December 4, 2025 The former City Council meeting chambers in Berkeley’s old city hall. The Beaux Arts building that opened in…
OOakland Read More Berkeley City Council approves BPD technology report amid ALPR concerns, works to change landmarking process | City GovernmentNovember 14, 2025 The Berkeley City Council approved the Berkeley Police Department’s annual surveillance technology report and referred changes to the…
OOakland Read More Berkeley landmarks process holds up housing, council reps sayNovember 11, 2025 The Berkeley City Council overturned a Landmarks Preservation Commission decision to declare 2421 Durant Ave., left, a landmark…
OOakland Read More Berkeley City Council considers changes to landmark designation requirements | City GovernmentOctober 31, 2025 The Berkeley City Council will consider amendments to the Berkeley Municipal Code addressing landmarks and historical designations at…
OOakland Read More North Berkeley BART station improves pedestrian and cyclist access, sets stage for housing | TransitOctober 28, 2025 Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii joined city council members and BART officials yesterday to cut the ribbon on the…
OOakland Read More Berkeley City Council receives recommendation to use drones as first responders | CityOctober 20, 2025 The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in favor of sending an item regarding the potential acquisition and use…