Jill Martinucci

Rashi Kesarwani, a finance manager for the San Francisco Human Services Agency, officially filed papers to run for Berkeley City Council’s District 1 seat March 19.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf endorsed Laurie Capitelli in the Berkeley mayoral race last week, joining several East Bay elected officials who have rallied behind the council member ahead of the November election.

On Thursday, the Housing Advisory Commission discussed the projects that should be prioritized by the Housing Trust Fund in light of constrained money and resources.

The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday night to place an initiative addressing concerns regarding the city’s unfunded liabilities on the November ballot.