BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Ben Gould
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Housing advocates campaign for Measure M vacancy tax, landlords in opposition
Measure M, which could tax Berkeley property owners with units that have been vacant for more than 182 days, will be on the ballot in November.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Housing advocates campaign for Measure M vacancy tax, landlords in opposition
Measure M, which could tax Berkeley property owners with units that have been vacant for more than 182 days, will be on the ballot in November.
City
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Advocates allege proposed Berkeley City Council districts fail to represent renters
Advocates allege that four proposed district zoning maps released by the Berkeley City Council fail to adequately represent students and renters.
City
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Advocates allege proposed Berkeley City Council districts fail to represent renters
Advocates allege that four proposed district zoning maps released by the Berkeley City Council fail to adequately represent students and renters.
City
FEBRUARY 01, 2022
Independent Redistricting Commission eliminates 3 proposed maps
Four draft maps proposing potential boundaries for City Council districts for the next decade were discussed at the IRC’s Jan. 27 meeting.
City
FEBRUARY 01, 2022
Independent Redistricting Commission eliminates 3 proposed maps
Four draft maps proposing potential boundaries for City Council districts for the next decade were discussed at the IRC’s Jan. 27 meeting.
Elections 2020
JULY 02, 2020
'Progressive problem solver': Alex Sharenko runs for Berkeley City Council
City Commissioner and materials scientist Alex Sharenko is running to represent District 2 on the Berkeley City Council, with a platform that prioritizes affordable housing, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Elections 2020
JULY 02, 2020
'Progressive problem solver': Alex Sharenko runs for Berkeley City Council
City Commissioner and materials scientist Alex Sharenko is running to represent District 2 on the Berkeley City Council, with a platform that prioritizes affordable housing, public safety and environmental sustainability.
City
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
City of Berkeley sued by California Restaurant Association regarding natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the City of Berkeley Thursday over the city’s decision to ban natural gas in new buildings starting January 2020, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
City of Berkeley sued by California Restaurant Association regarding natural gas ban
The California Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against the City of Berkeley Thursday over the city’s decision to ban natural gas in new buildings starting January 2020, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City Government
OCTOBER 13, 2019
City environmental commission discusses decarbonizing, PG&E
The City of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss various projects and subcommittee updates.
City Government
OCTOBER 13, 2019
City environmental commission discusses decarbonizing, PG&E
The City of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss various projects and subcommittee updates.
State
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
State, local actions seek carbon neutral future through diesel reduction
Gov. Newsom signed SB 44, which works to transition the state off of diesel, and issued an order driving state investment toward carbon neutral technology.
State
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
State, local actions seek carbon neutral future through diesel reduction
Gov. Newsom signed SB 44, which works to transition the state off of diesel, and issued an order driving state investment toward carbon neutral technology.
City
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Environmental commission votes to recommend bird safety ordinance
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission voted Thursday to send an ordinance revising the municipal code to protect bird populations to City Council.
City
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Environmental commission votes to recommend bird safety ordinance
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission voted Thursday to send an ordinance revising the municipal code to protect bird populations to City Council.
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Local environmental advisory commission considers ban on diesel sales
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, may recommend adopting aggressive policies aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Local environmental advisory commission considers ban on diesel sales
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, may recommend adopting aggressive policies aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.
California General Elections 2018
NOVEMBER 07, 2018
Incumbent Kate Harrison re-elected to Berkeley City Council District 4 seat
Harrison was sworn into office in March 2017 and during her time on the council has worked on multiple issues, including police reform, affordable housing and homelessness. Now that Harrison has been re-elected, she said she is “gratified” by the results.
California General Elections 2018
NOVEMBER 07, 2018
Incumbent Kate Harrison re-elected to Berkeley City Council District 4 seat
Harrison was sworn into office in March 2017 and during her time on the council has worked on multiple issues, including police reform, affordable housing and homelessness. Now that Harrison has been re-elected, she said she is “gratified” by the results.
