Ying Lee, Berkeley’s first and only Asian-American city councilmember has been a local fixture ever since she fled China following the Japanese invasion. Read More…
At a special meeting Thursday night, Berkeley’s Fair Campaign Practices Commission discussed two complaints regarding alleged city and state election law violations. Read More…
The number of formal complaints of election law violations filed by city residents was more in this year’s election compared to those filed in previous years. 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…
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…
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…
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…
This November, Berkeley residents will vote on a ballot measure aiming to increase transparency in local government, despite an existing ordinance adopted just last year which planned to accomplish similar goals. Read More…
The Berkeley City Council voted 7 to 0 Tuesday night to approve a resolution affirming the Zoning Adjustments Board decision to allow a sporting goods retailer to renovate and take over the building formerly occupied by Berkeley Iceland. Read More…
Berkeley City Councilmember Kriss Worthington will announce his candidacy for mayor today in a noon press conference at City Hall. Read More…