City Councilmember Kate Harrison

South Berkeley residents gathered at 3163 Adeline St. on Thursday morning, eagerly anticipating the unveiling ceremony of a mural by local artist and Berkeley resident Doran Dada. 

The city of Berkeley’s Agenda and Rules Committee discussed a project organized by former Youth Commission Chair Samuel Kaplan-Pettus and Councilmember Kate Harrison to appoint two youth members to the city’s Environment and Climate Commission, or ECC, on Tuesday. 

Negeene Mosaed is running on a pro-tenant platform with the Right to Housing Slate for Berkeley Rent Board.

A countywide point-in-time count conducted by EveryOne Home revealed a 5%decrease in houselessness in the city of Berkeley from 2019 to 2022, according to a May 16 press release from Mayor Jesse Arreguín. 

The city of Berkeley took the first steps toward providing fare-free access to Sunday AC Transit bus rides originating in the city — garnering qualified support from many but facing an uncertain future.

The Berkeley City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Committee met Wednesday to discuss the use of produce bags in grocery stores and promote the use of reusable bags.

On June 9, Berkeley City Council will vote on an urgency item consisting of four police reform policies recommended by the national 8 Can't Wait campaign.

Berkeley City Council discussed a budget update for fiscal year 2021 and unanimously passed the Annual Appropriations Ordinance at its regular Zoom meeting Tuesday.

The Berkeley Energy Commission recommended that City Council develop a referendum to become fossil fuel-free, achieve the Berkeley Climate Action Plan and respond to climate change at the City Council meeting April 28.

On November 19, the Berkeley City Council will discuss adopting a resolution to extend the 2016 Resolution No. 68,206 - N.S., which declares a homeless shelter crisis in Berkeley until Jan. 19, 2022.