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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Berkeley mayor, health officials give COVID-19 updates in virtual town hall

At a town hall Monday, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín was joined by public health officials to talk about declining COVID-19 rates in the city of Berkeley and Alameda County. Arreguín also discussed summer programs and housing assistance.

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a virtual town hall Monday evening to discuss the declining COVID-19 rates in the city and Alameda County, as well as address audience questions about topics such as summer programs and housing assistance.
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City

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Berkeley City Council discusses Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, housing

Berkeley City Council convened for its regular meeting Tuesday evening to provide updates on the city’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force and discuss the financing of the Harriet Tubman Terrace apartments.
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City

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Berkeley Public Works Commission discusses formation of transportation department

The city of Berkeley’s Public Works Commission discussed its visions for the Berkeley Department of Transportation, or BerkDOT, at its regular meeting Thursday.
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Crime & Courts

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Andrew Greenwood steps down as Berkeley police chief

After 35 years of service in Berkeley Police Department, Andrew Greenwood announced his retirement as police chief Thursday.
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City

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Berkeley City Council moves forward with plan on reimagining public safety

Berkeley City Council received an update on the ongoing process of reimagining public safety and approved a consulting firm to begin the design of a crisis response unit during its regular Tuesday meeting.
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City Government

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Berkeley city officials talk ways to ensure mask compliance, return to in-person instruction

During Tuesday’s virtual town hall, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín spoke about finding a balance between enforcement and encouragement when it comes to ensuring Berkeley residents wear masks to protect the community from COVID-19 transmission.
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City Government

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Berkeley Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn introduces legislation limiting curfews against protests

In an effort to protect residents’ rights to free speech and assembly, Berkeley Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn proposed legislation that would create higher standards for imposing curfews.
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City

Monday, July 13, 2020

Berkeley seeks relief from countywide ban on outdoor dining

Berkeley is pushing back against the state’s Friday ban on outdoor dining in Alameda County, which comes as a reversal of recently relaxed public health guidelines.
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City

Sunday, July 12, 2020