For the fear of shadows: Real estate development under Berkeley’s new City Council
“I don’t want to own rentals in Berkeley, I don’t want to own an office in Berkeley, and I don’t want to build in Berkeley, ever again,” Winkler said.
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Tag Archives: Mayor Jesse Arreguin
Berkeley City Council supports state bill to print warning labels on sugary beverages
Berkeley City Council has expressed support for a new state bill that would prohibit the sale or distribution of a sugar-sweetened beverage in the state without a health warning.
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Berkeley City Council approves resolution to divest from Trump administration’s border wall
On Tuesday, Berkeley became one of the first cities in the United States to divest from companies involved in the Trump administration’s construction of a border wall.
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Homeless activist Guy ‘Mike’ Lee sues the city of Berkeley
Local homeless activist Guy “Mike” Lee is filing two small claims lawsuits alleging that the city of Berkeley violated his constitutional rights during homeless encampment disbandments.
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Berkeley’s sanctuary status under threat as Trump issues new deportation orders
Berkeley’s sanctuary status is under threat as President Donald Trump issues stricter deportation rules to accelerate the process of expelling undocumented immigrants.
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City Council discusses housing issues at first meeting of 2017
The new City Council tackled housing in Berkeley at its first meeting of the year, winning approval from the homeless community and Berkeley residents.
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Mayor Jesse Arreguin envisions respect, collaboration for Berkeley’s future
Less than 24 hours after Arreguin swore in as mayor, city officials disbanded a homeless encampment without his prior knowledge. Arreguin was surprised and upset.
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Newly sworn-in City Council holds 1st special meeting
The newly sworn-in City Council confirmed the results of the Nov. 8 municipal elections, established a rotating schedule for the position of vice mayor and appointed council members to committees during its first special meeting Thursday.
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