Free speech, day laborers and the poor and homeless are under attack in Berkeley. Historically, we are used to standing up and saying no to such attacks from right-wing politicians or corporations. Sadly, this time the attacks come from our very own mayor. Read More…
The Peace and Justice Commission reignited a years-long conversation on the city’s approach to DUIs Tuesday in a City Council meeting. Read More…
The city of Berkeley is undergoing a project to improve the sanitation system of its Cuban sister city, Palma Soriano. The two cities’ relationship stretches back for nearly a decade after establishing sister-city relations in 2002. Read More…
Berkeley has seen an 11 percent increase in violent and property crimes for 2012 after years of overall decreasing crime rates since 2008. Read More…
The Berkeley City Council unanimously voted to establish a timeline to begin the redistricting process at its meeting Tuesday night. Read More…
Berkeley is known for many things — a world-renowned university, the golden hills to its east and the marina on the west. The city, however, has never been considered a parking-friendly place. But drivers could be cut some slack if the Berkeley City Council approves a resolution at its Tuesday Read More…
In the aftermath of the Berkeley City Council election, candidate Denisha Delane did not wake up feeling angry or upset over her loss. Read More…
Local results have started to come in. We bring you the latest on Proposition 30, local ballot measures and the race for Mayor and City Council in the city of Berkeley.
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Incumbents have traditionally held certain advantages in local elections, but hope for change within the Berkeley City Council inspires challengers to run despite the odds. Read More…
While more prominent national and state campaigns will take their battle to the television and airwaves, local elections are often reduced to a hard fought battle of yard signs and fliers. Read More…
