Councilmember Jesse Arreguin

After receiving a mess of street sweeping tickets — at $49 a pop — Berkeley resident Michael Kurrels had had enough. To solve his dilemma, Kurrels developed “Don’t Fear the Sweeper,” an app that sends texts reminding residents to move their cars before street sweeping.

On Thursday, City Council reviewed and passed two motions for city staff to act on the regulation of short-term rentals.

The finalized 2017 city budget allocated by Berkeley City Council on Tuesday partially defunded several nonprofits in the city, leaving many organizations feeling shortchanged.

At its Tuesday meeting, Berkeley City Council did not reach a decision regarding an application to give landmark status to a Telegraph Avenue building.

The new UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, or BAMPFA, will open its doors to the public Sunday, with expectations that it will enhance the economic and cultural vitality of Berkeley.

Councilmember Linda Maio held a community meeting Saturday that discussed the alleged criminal behavior of certain groups of homeless people in Ohlone Park.

City Councilmember Jesse Arreguin may be running for mayor, or so it would seem now that his Facebook page has been retitled to “Jesse Arreguin for Berkeley Mayor.”

On Tuesday, Berkeley City Council will deliberate on proposed structural regulations to balconies and a plan to determine community benefits packages for all buildings more than 75 feet tall.

Berkeley City Council approved three action items at its Tuesday meeting that encourage the development of affordable housing, support community programs in need, and set a goal for more local use of solar powered energy.