BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Nancy Skinner
UC
JUNE 03, 2021
State legislation could limit nonresident enrollment at 3 UC campuses
State legislators unveiled a new proposal Tuesday that would increase the number of California residents admitted to three UC colleges by limiting out-of-state and international enrollment.
UC
JUNE 03, 2021
State legislation could limit nonresident enrollment at 3 UC campuses
State legislators unveiled a new proposal Tuesday that would increase the number of California residents admitted to three UC colleges by limiting out-of-state and international enrollment.
State
MAY 03, 2021
Local legislators, community members rally against petty theft CA State Senate bill
More than 100 people gathered in front of California State Sen. Nancy Skinner’s office Friday to rally against SB 82, which would change how some thefts are classified.
State
MAY 03, 2021
Local legislators, community members rally against petty theft CA State Senate bill
More than 100 people gathered in front of California State Sen. Nancy Skinner’s office Friday to rally against SB 82, which would change how some thefts are classified.
Elections 2020
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
Incumbent Nancy Skinner wins race for CA State Senate District 9 seat
With 89.3% of the vote, incumbent Nancy Skinner has won the race for the District 9 seat of the California State Senate over her opponent Jamie Dluzak, according to the Associated Press.
Elections 2020
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
Incumbent Nancy Skinner wins race for CA State Senate District 9 seat
With 89.3% of the vote, incumbent Nancy Skinner has won the race for the District 9 seat of the California State Senate over her opponent Jamie Dluzak, according to the Associated Press.
State
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
CA Campus Vote Project launches ‘final push’ to turn out youth vote
The California Campus Vote Project, a nonpartisan coalition of student associations including CalPIRG Students and the UC Student Association, hosted a daylong “vote-a-thon” Tuesday to mobilize students to vote and highlight youth participation in the election.
State
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
CA Campus Vote Project launches ‘final push’ to turn out youth vote
The California Campus Vote Project, a nonpartisan coalition of student associations including CalPIRG Students and the UC Student Association, hosted a daylong “vote-a-thon” Tuesday to mobilize students to vote and highlight youth participation in the election.
Op-Eds
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Vote ‘yes’ on Measure JJ to make public office accessible for all
Measure JJ is not about giving current or future council members a raise — it is about replacing a broken system of compensation with a fair one.
Op-Eds
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Vote ‘yes’ on Measure JJ to make public office accessible for all
Measure JJ is not about giving current or future council members a raise — it is about replacing a broken system of compensation with a fair one.
State
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs housing bills, announces additional funding for Homekey project
On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bundle of housing-related bills intended to accelerate development and provide new rights to tenants, and he announced an additional $137 million in funding for the state’s pioneering Homekey project.
State
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs housing bills, announces additional funding for Homekey project
On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bundle of housing-related bills intended to accelerate development and provide new rights to tenants, and he announced an additional $137 million in funding for the state’s pioneering Homekey project.
Obituary
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
World traveler, Berkeley political activist David Mundstock dies at 72
UC Berkeley alumnus, local political activist and world traveler David Mundstock died Aug. 28 at the age of 72.
Obituary
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
World traveler, Berkeley political activist David Mundstock dies at 72
UC Berkeley alumnus, local political activist and world traveler David Mundstock died Aug. 28 at the age of 72.
Law & Justice
JUNE 30, 2020
CA Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces 2 police reform bills
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced two bills regarding police reform Monday — one to expand police transparency and the other to reduce police scope.
Law & Justice
JUNE 30, 2020
CA Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces 2 police reform bills
California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced two bills regarding police reform Monday — one to expand police transparency and the other to reduce police scope.
City Government
MAY 18, 2020
CA, city of Berkeley work to provide resources for residents during COVID-19 despite budget deficits
Despite restricted budgets, the city and state are actively providing support and coming up with ideas on how to protect residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Berkeley officials and California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, during a town hall Saturday.
City Government
MAY 18, 2020
CA, city of Berkeley work to provide resources for residents during COVID-19 despite budget deficits
Despite restricted budgets, the city and state are actively providing support and coming up with ideas on how to protect residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Berkeley officials and California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, during a town hall Saturday.
City
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announces policy to preserve affordable housing
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a press conference Feb. 20 to unveil the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a city ordinance aimed at preserving affordable housing in Berkeley.
City
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announces policy to preserve affordable housing
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a press conference Feb. 20 to unveil the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a city ordinance aimed at preserving affordable housing in Berkeley.
