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…
Berkeley Police Association renews push to allow officers to carry tasers
The Berkeley Police Association is once again revisiting the debate over whether tasers should be carried by city police, following an incident involving a mentally ill man on Sept. 18. Police responded to reports that the man was stabbing himself in an attempt to commit suicide. While the attempt was 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…
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…
Two years later, UC Berkeley alumna still seeks answers in fiance’s death
On the two-year anniversary of the murder of Chilean citizen Adolfo Ignacio Celedon, his fiancé and UC Berkeley alumnus Amber Nelson still waits for justice. Read More…
Ballot nearly finalized for November city of Berkeley election
The filing period for the city of Berkeley municipal election officially ended Friday. Candidates for mayor, the Berkeley City council, the Rent Stabilization Board and school board have been finalized for the November election. Read More…
Longtime Berkeley resident first to announce candidacy in District 3
The Berkeley City Council seat representing District 3 is up for grabs this November, over which 25-year-Berkeley resident Dmitri Belser will be pitted against current incumbent Max Anderson who has held the seat since 2004. Read More…
Mayor faces criticism for controversial ballot measure vote
Late Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning, some members of the Berkeley City Council skirted shouting and singing from protesting residents to approve the controversial civil sidewalks measure for the local November ballot. Read More…