Vote ‘yes’ on Prop. 15 to save vital CA social programs
Emily Bi/Senior Staff
Not only would revenue from this tax raise be an important lifeline, but it could put an end to a profoundly inequitable part of California’s tax policy.
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Berkeley must end single-family zoning, address legacy of housing policy
To understand housing in Berkeley, one must start with single-family zoning — Berkeley doesn’t just participate in this racist policy, we helped invent it.
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Settling the debate: Why Southside is better than Northside
If you are thinking of moving next semester or are coming to UC Berkeley as a new student in the upcoming school year, you are probably already thinking about where you should live. I remember all too well the confusion of moving here from out of town without being able
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City of Berkeley to work with BART to develop housing around North Berkeley and Ashby BART stations
The city of Berkeley and BART are moving to rezone areas around the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations for housing development, and in effect implementing state law AB 2923, which requires changes to zoning requirements in areas surrounding BART stations.
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Clog Report: Administration unveils plan to house students in Dwinelle Hall
In response to UC Berkeley’s housing crisis, Oski and his team have unveiled a new plan to house students. Citing the nearly infinite ways to get lost in Dwinelle Hall, Oski said this meant “there is nearly infinite space in Dwinelle, which is the perfect solution to the lack of student housing.”
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Poll shows half of registered CA voters considered leaving state
A newly released Institute of Governmental Studies poll found that more than half of its respondents had considered leaving California for financial or political reasons.
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Collaboration between city, campus promises results
CITY ISSUES: Lawsuit over who’s footing the Berkeley housing bill is unproductive for both the city and campus
The city and campus have a mutually beneficial relationship, and it’s time that they collaborated smartly to find a solution that works for everyone.
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Berkeley youth shelters may close, to be discussed at City Council meeting
The City of Berkeley’s only two programs offering shelter for transition-aged youth are at risk for closure by the end of 2019, a topic that is scheduled to be discussed and potentially remedied at today’s City Council meeting.
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Berkeley’s homeless population increases by 14 percent
In this year’s homeless point-in-time count, it was reported that 1,108 persons currently experience homelessness in the city of Berkeley, an increase of 14 percent since the last count in 2017.
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8 things you can purchase instead of a Coachella ticket
Don’t let FOMO influence you to spontaneously purchase a 500 dollar Coachella ticket. Here are eight things you can purchase instead.
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