City Council to consider banning drones
The Berkeley City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a recommendation to adopt a resolution proclaiming Berkeley a “No Drone Zone.” Read More…
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Following failure of Measure S, opponents and supporters reflect on campaign
With the final poll numbers showing that Measure S, Berkeley’s controversial Sit-Lie ordinance, narrowly failed in this year’s election, dismayed proponents of the ballot measure are in a time of reflection. Read More…
Berkeley residents protest relocation of historic downtown post office
Berkeley residents gathered in front of the Downtown Berkeley Post Office in protest of proposed plans to sell the historic building and relocate the post office.
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Outcome of Measure T remains uncertain as votes continue being processed
As of Sunday, Berkeley’s Measure T had been defeated by 440 votes, though results on Friday showed the measure passing by only five votes. Read More…
Limited student engagement continues to persist in local politics
While UC Berkeley has a reputation for student activism, political involvement in local campaigns for the upcoming elections has been been limited in comparison to state and national races. Read More…
UC Berkeley School of Law report criticizes arguments supporting civil sidewalks measure
A report published by the UC Berkeley School of Law Policy Advocacy Clinic found that the city’s controversial ballot Measure S would fail to increase economic activity or access to services for homeless people, as some advocates have claimed. Read More…
Despite shifts in Berkeley’s demographics, council still mostly white and male
In 2008, Councilmember Jesse Arreguin was elected to serve on the Berkeley City Council, making him both the youngest and the first Latino council member among his predominantly white peers. Read More…
Central Berkeley residents raise concerns over traffic safety
Residents of the western part of the MLK neighborhood in central Berkeley voiced their concerns on traffic and pedestrian safety during a community meeting Thursday. Read More…
Day care project moves forward despite neighbor complaints
Following a contentious two-year process, construction on a day care center project in central Berkeley will move forward after receiving the City Council’s approval Tuesday. Read More…
City council to consider possibility of increasing residential parking permits for students
Two items that will be presented to Berkeley City Council in coming weeks could allow drivers with vehicles not registered in Berkeley to obtain residential parking permits and allow all permit holders to park beyond the 72-hour limit in certain zones.
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