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City Government

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces ‘impressive’ increases in affordable housing

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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released data indicating “impressive” increases in affordable housing production statewide in 2020.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released data indicating “impressive” increases in affordable housing production around the state in 2020.
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Elections 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Incumbent Sophie Hahn leads race for Berkeley City Council District 5 seat

As mail-in ballots continue to be counted, Sophie Hahn, the incumbent for Berkeley City Council District 5, is projected to be reelected, with 76.66% of the vote as of press time, defeating Todd Andrew and Paul Darwin Picklesimer, who currently have won 19.08% and 3.96%, respectively.
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Elections 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Incumbent Jesse Arreguín leads race for Berkeley mayor

Incumbent Jesse Arreguín is leading the race for Berkeley mayor with 64.92% of the vote, defeating candidates Wayne Hsiung, Aidan Hill and Naomi Pete as of press time.
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City

Monday, July 27, 2020

Pro-tenant candidate Andy Kelley runs for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

Andy Kelley, vice chair of the Alameda County Democratic Party and an Alameda County planning commissioner, is running for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board this November.
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City

Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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Berkeley receives $42M in grants to build affordable housing

Two Berkeley affordable housing projects have been awarded nearly $42 million in state grants for transit-oriented development.
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Campus

Thursday, April 23, 2020

ASUC hosts virtual town hall to discuss housing, COVID-19

The ASUC External Affairs Vice President’s office hosted a virtual town hall with a Berkeley city commissioner Tuesday evening to discuss COVID-19, housing and rent.
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City

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Berkeley City Council votes against appeals opposing Hillside School owner

At its regular meeting Tuesday, Berkeley City Council heard testimony from dozens of city residents in support of Samuli Seppälä, a wealthy artist who purchased the derelict Hillside School property to use it as his private residence.
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City

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Berkeley City Council to vote on resolution financing affordable housing

Berkeley City Council members will vote on a resolution at their Tuesday meeting calling for the authorization of a bond to finance affordable housing.
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Op-Eds

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Responding to today’s challenges is essential for a better tomorrow

We must be cognizant that Berkeley — like all cities — does not exist in a bubble. The actions we take have a ripple effect across the region.
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City

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

City of Berkeley offers low-income homebuyers lottery to buy affordable homes

The city of Berkeley announced an affordable housing plan for first-time and low-income homebuyers in order to help alleviate Berkeley’s housing crisis.
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