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Report shows drop in city crime from 2010 to 2011

The FBI has released a preliminary uniform crime report detailing the crime levels for large cities around the country, showing that from 2010 to 2011, crime levels in the city of Berkeley have fallen. The report’s Berkeley statistics led to a 2011 crime report submitted by Berkeley Police Chief Michael Read More…

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Council confirms new city manager Christine Daniel

The Berkeley City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of interim City Manager Christine Daniel as the new city manager at its meeting Tuesday night. Daniel has served as interim city manager since November, when the council approved an employment contract with her following former City Manager Phil Kamlarz’s retirement. Councilmembers Read More…

West Berkeley Project could be implemented as city ordinance

The third phase of the West Berkeley Project — a controversial long-term plan that aims to expand the area’s retail and multi-use space — could be implemented as a city ordinance. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council discussed the project — now in its third phase — and voted Read More…

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Sophie Hahn announces run for Berkeley City Council

If elected to the Berkeley City Council this fall, Sophie Hahn would like to be a voice for the community in city council in order to provide positive change to address the city’s basic needs. Hahn, a current member of the city’s Zoning Adjustments Board, announced on April 28 that she will be Read More…

Five minutes of bliss

CITY AFFAIRS: A five-minute grace period for parking violations is a win-win for all. The Berkeley City Council should adopt the proposal.

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…

Berkeley City Council will consider a measure that would allow people a five minute grace period to return to their cars before receiving a parking violation.

Berkeley City Council to consider grace period for parking violations

The Berkeley City Council will consider a measure at its meeting Tuesday night suggesting that parking enforcement officers allow people a five-minute grace period to return to their cars after their meters expire. The measure, which was submitted by Councilmember Laurie Capitelli, comes amid multiple complaints from Berkeley patrons and Read More…