BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 30, 2023
Matthai Chakko
State
JANUARY 18, 2023
'No part of the state untouched': Biden approves emergency, major disaster declarations in California
Due to intense winter storms that led to 20 deaths and the forced evacuation of tens of thousands of California residents, Biden approved a Presidential California Emergency Declaration on Jan. 8, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
State
JANUARY 18, 2023
'No part of the state untouched': Biden approves emergency, major disaster declarations in California
Due to intense winter storms that led to 20 deaths and the forced evacuation of tens of thousands of California residents, Biden approved a Presidential California Emergency Declaration on Jan. 8, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
City
JANUARY 11, 2023
Protesters demand warming shelters in all Berkeley districts as storms continue
Protesters gathered outside Berkeley’s old city hall building on Sunday to urge the city to open more emergency warming shelters for unhoused residents as intense winter rains and an atmospheric river continue to sweep the city.
City
JANUARY 11, 2023
Protesters demand warming shelters in all Berkeley districts as storms continue
Protesters gathered outside Berkeley’s old city hall building on Sunday to urge the city to open more emergency warming shelters for unhoused residents as intense winter rains and an atmospheric river continue to sweep the city.
Transportation
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
MLK Jr. Way to redevelop streets, improve traffic safety under Vision Zero
Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be revamped to be in line with Vision Zero which intends to improve traffic safety.
Transportation
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
MLK Jr. Way to redevelop streets, improve traffic safety under Vision Zero
Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be revamped to be in line with Vision Zero which intends to improve traffic safety.
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Allegations over Berkeley police misconduct spark calls to delay confirmation of interim chief
Allegations of misconduct against Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, were brought to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council Thursday, prompting an external investigation.
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Allegations over Berkeley police misconduct spark calls to delay confirmation of interim chief
Allegations of misconduct against Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, were brought to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council Thursday, prompting an external investigation.
State
SEPTEMBER 01, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates clearing 1,262 houseless encampments in 12 months
California Gov. Gavin Newsom lauded efforts to clear houseless encampments throughout the state in a press release Aug. 26.
State
SEPTEMBER 01, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates clearing 1,262 houseless encampments in 12 months
California Gov. Gavin Newsom lauded efforts to clear houseless encampments throughout the state in a press release Aug. 26.
City
JULY 19, 2022
6 Berkeley residents test positive for suspected monkeypox
Six Berkeley residents have tested positive for probable cases of monkeypox, according to Tuesday city press release.
City
JULY 19, 2022
6 Berkeley residents test positive for suspected monkeypox
Six Berkeley residents have tested positive for probable cases of monkeypox, according to Tuesday city press release.
City
JUNE 06, 2022
Berkeley not requiring masks despite Alameda mandate
While Alameda County has reinstated an indoor mask policy, the city of Berkeley has instead chosen to hold off on doing so.
City
JUNE 06, 2022
Berkeley not requiring masks despite Alameda mandate
While Alameda County has reinstated an indoor mask policy, the city of Berkeley has instead chosen to hold off on doing so.
City Government
APRIL 28, 2022
Berkeley City Council authorizes funds to support affordable housing
The council authorized the sale of $40 million in general obligation bonds to support affordable housing and separately referred millions of dollars to address houselessness.
City Government
APRIL 28, 2022
Berkeley City Council authorizes funds to support affordable housing
The council authorized the sale of $40 million in general obligation bonds to support affordable housing and separately referred millions of dollars to address houselessness.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Berkeley holiday tree disposal features composting this winter season
The city of Berkeley released a guide Nov. 24 for the renting and disposing of holiday trees, with the purpose of minimizing the negative environmental impact of the holidays.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Berkeley holiday tree disposal features composting this winter season
The city of Berkeley released a guide Nov. 24 for the renting and disposing of holiday trees, with the purpose of minimizing the negative environmental impact of the holidays.
City
JUNE 15, 2021
City of Berkeley follows state guidelines, reopening June 15
As California begins a return to normalcy following its June 15 reopening date, the city of Berkeley lifted a broad range of COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday following state guidelines.
City
JUNE 15, 2021
City of Berkeley follows state guidelines, reopening June 15
As California begins a return to normalcy following its June 15 reopening date, the city of Berkeley lifted a broad range of COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday following state guidelines.
