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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

‘Very heartening’: 2022 count shows decrease in houselessness in Berkeley

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Houselessness in Berkeley has decreased by 5% from 2019 to 2022, according to a report from EveryOne Home.

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. 
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City

Sunday, November 14, 2021
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Free AC Transit proposal passes council, faces uncertain future

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.
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City Government

Thursday, July 8, 2021
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Berkeley City Council addresses produce bags, sustainability regulations

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.
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City

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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‘This has to happen now’: Berkeley officials introduce police reform policies

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.
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City Government

Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Berkeley City Council discusses a budget update for 2021

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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City of Berkeley considers Climate Action Plan, climate change response

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.
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City

Friday, November 15, 2019

City Council to discuss extending resolution that declares homeless shelter crisis

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.
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State

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Bill protects tenants from unfair rent hikes, eviction

In September, the California State Legislature passed a bill providing protections against rent increases and arbitrary evictions for tenants.
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Crime & Courts

Sunday, April 7, 2019
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Berkeley police report shows decreased crime rates in last year

Crime rates in Berkeley went down in 2018, according to a crime report Berkeley Police Department presented at the Berkeley City Council meeting March 19.
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Election 2018

Friday, May 25, 2018

Anne Marxer to run for Berkeley City Council District 4

Marxer moved to Berkeley in the early 1990s and has lived in District 4 since 2003. Her platform focuses on addressing homelessness and crime rates in District 4.
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