After six years, Nancy Skinner will step down from her position on the California State Assembly, leaving at least six candidates lined up to take her place. Read More…
AC Transit workers could strike this Thursday, following a 72-hour notice they issued Monday night. Read More…
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday requiring motorists to give at least three feet of road space to passing bicyclists. Read More…
The Berkeley Democratic Club, the largest supporting group of the Democratic Party, is currently facing allegations that the club violated state and local campaign laws. Read More…
After almost two years of vacancy, the Oaks Theater may be brought back to life as a multi-purpose performance venue. Read More…
The Berkeley City Council will discuss increasing the limit on medical cannabis dispensaries from four to six at Tuesday’s meeting. Read More…
After more than a year of discussions, protests and petitions, Berkeley community members are looking at a newly proposed zoning ordinance that may finally decide the fate of the Downtown Berkeley post office. Read More…
The California State Assembly is considering a proposal to replace current K-12 standardized testing with the new Common Core testing, which lawmakers hope will improve students’ critical thinking skills. Read More…
Berkeley public schools have seen an overall improvement in performance on state tests, according to a progress report released on August 29. Read More…
If approved, the restraining order would prohibit the two-day strike planned by AFSCME 3299, a union that represents nearly 13,000 UC healthcare workers. Read More…