City audit reveals Berkeley police overspend on overtime

A city auditor presentation that revealed while Berkeley’s population grew by only 7% from 1970 to 2020, Berkeley Police Department spending grew by 242% in the same time.
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A city auditor presentation that revealed while Berkeley’s population grew by only 7% from 1970 to 2020, Berkeley Police Department spending grew by 242% in the same time.
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We must remember that there is no real price tag that can be slapped on multigenerational trauma that continues to be lived out: The work must continue.
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The Berkeley City Council passed the first phase of Berkeley Reparations March 22 to address the economic injury made to descendants of slavery in Berkeley.
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UC Berkeley freshman Kailen Grottel-Brown is running independently for ASUC Senate based on his passion for public service and experience in ASUC and government offices and campaigns.
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Berkeley City Council members agreed to build affordable housing, remove construction height limits and address exclusionary zoning.
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The city of Berkeley will receive a $4.7 million grant to rehouse 45 individuals who currently reside in encampments, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
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Berkeley City Council passed ordinances Tuesday that limit ADU and JADU development in the very high fire hazard zone of the Berkeley Hills.
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Residents expressed concerns following an announcement by Mayor Arreguín sharing the city’s plans to incorporate blockchain into the municipal bond system.
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The city of Berkeley is allegedly losing millions of dollars each year due to basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data until voters amend the calculation process via special election or the city takes unprecedented action.
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Berkeley City Council sought to address a “progressive blindspot” by examining the inequities present in the city’s contracting record.
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