Berkeley Police Association sends out survey on taser use
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A new survey has been sent out to Berkeley residents, asking for their opinions about Berkeley police officers carrying tasers. Read More…
South Berkeley residents’ group meets with city officials
Discontent residents of South Berkeley convened with city government officials Tuesday night to discuss the need for improvements in a neighborhood they call home. Read More…
Berkeley City Council hears testimony regarding South Berkeley medical marijuana operation
The Berkeley City Council voted unanimously for city staff to draft of a resolution finding a local medical cannabis collective a public nuisance after a public hearing Tuesday night. 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…
City election endorsements have lost significance, some say
Every election season, endorsements play a vital role in helping candidates gain exposure for the issues they support, but this year, some say Berkeley’s endorsements have lost part of their significance. Endorsements from political groups, individuals and other organizations are said to establish a link between the values shared by Read More…
City Council to vote on proposal to improve disaster preparedness in underserved communities
The Berkeley City Council will vote to add two new city positions to train community leaders for disaster situations, gather disaster preparation materials and start free emergency training classes at their meeting Tuesday night. Read More…
Despite public outcry, civil sidewalks measure passes for November ballot
After more than 100 members of the public commented during Tuesday’s Berkeley City Council meeting, the contentious civil sidewalks measure was approved for the November election ballot. The measure — which would prohibit sitting on sidewalks in commercial districts between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and result in a misdemeanor Read More…
Berkeley community members protest against corporations’ rights
City officials and Berkeley residents turned out for a Tuesday night rally supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn a 2010 Citizens United decision involving corporate personhood. The rally, which took place at Old City Hall in Downtown Berkeley, was attended by about 100 people including Berkeley City Councilmembers Kriss Worthington Read More…
City officials and residents demonstrate against civil sidewalks measure
Members of the Berkeley community gathered at Berkeley City Hall Monday to protest a recommendation that would place a measure that prohibits sitting on the city’s sidewalks on the November ballot. The demonstration against the Civil Sidewalks Ballot Measure, which could make sitting on sidewalks in commercial districts between 7 Read More…
Council postpones further action on West Berkeley Project to special meeting
The Berkeley City Council voted at its meeting Tuesday to postpone further discussion of the West Berkeley Project — a long-term plan that aims to expand the area’s retail and multi-use space — to a special meeting next week. City residents and councilmembers voiced mixed opinions during the meeting’s public Read More…