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City Government

Thursday, April 14, 2022

City audit reveals Berkeley police overspend on overtime

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While BPD receives more general funds than any other city department, it consistently overspends; much of the problem is due to excessive overtime, according to a city audit.

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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Editorials

Monday, April 4, 2022
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Reparations must go beyond alleviating white guilt

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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City

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Berkeley City Council launches 1st phase of reparations to descendants of slavery

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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ASUC Elections 2022

Monday, March 28, 2022

UC Berkeley freshman Kailen Grottel-Brown runs for ASUC Senate

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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City Government

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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‘Do that yesterday’: Berkeley City Council to drop build height limits

Berkeley City Council members agreed to build affordable housing, remove construction height limits and address exclusionary zoning.
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City

Sunday, February 27, 2022
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Berkeley receives $4.7M to house encampment residents

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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City

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Berkeley City Council limits ADUs to 1 per lot in Berkeley Hills

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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City

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Berkeley’s decision to incorporate blockchain into microbond financing program sparks controversy

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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City

Sunday, December 5, 2021
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Berkeley losing ‘millions’ in cash revenue annually basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data

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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City Government

Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Berkeley disproportionately contracts with white-male-owned businesses

Berkeley City Council sought to address a “progressive blindspot” by examining the inequities present in the city’s contracting record.
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