BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Rob Bonta
State
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
'Can't afford to wait': State officials announce new gun safety legislation
After a series of mass shootings that killed 19 Californians in January, state Gov. Gavin Newsom, with Attorney General Rob Bonta and state Senator Anthony Portantino, announced new gun-safety legislation, SB 2, in hopes to decrease gun violence in the state of California.
State
FEBRUARY 06, 2023
'Can't afford to wait': State officials announce new gun safety legislation
After a series of mass shootings that killed 19 Californians in January, state Gov. Gavin Newsom, with Attorney General Rob Bonta and state Senator Anthony Portantino, announced new gun-safety legislation, SB 2, in hopes to decrease gun violence in the state of California.
Elections 2022
NOVEMBER 09, 2022
UC Berkeley alumnus, incumbent Rigel Robinson reelected to District 7 seat
UC Berkeley alumnus and incumbent Rigel Robinson has won the race for Berkeley City Council District 7 with 56 votes as of 7:40 a.m. Wednesday with 100% of the precincts accounted for.
Elections 2022
NOVEMBER 09, 2022
UC Berkeley alumnus, incumbent Rigel Robinson reelected to District 7 seat
UC Berkeley alumnus and incumbent Rigel Robinson has won the race for Berkeley City Council District 7 with 56 votes as of 7:40 a.m. Wednesday with 100% of the precincts accounted for.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 24, 2022
'Fearless and competent': Terry Wiley runs for Alameda County district attorney
Terry Wiley, current chief assistant district attorney in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, is running to lead the office as the first Black district attorney in county history.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 24, 2022
'Fearless and competent': Terry Wiley runs for Alameda County district attorney
Terry Wiley, current chief assistant district attorney in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, is running to lead the office as the first Black district attorney in county history.
Letters to the Editor
MAY 31, 2021
We must continue to take a stand against anti-Asian hate
Ending anti-Asian hate requires compassion and support from all of us, regardless of ethnic identity, age or occupation.
Letters to the Editor
MAY 31, 2021
We must continue to take a stand against anti-Asian hate
Ending anti-Asian hate requires compassion and support from all of us, regardless of ethnic identity, age or occupation.
State
MARCH 28, 2021
‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
State
MARCH 28, 2021
‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail
The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
State
AUGUST 23, 2019
State legislators push for amendment extending voting rights to Californians on parole
Hoping to follow in Nevada and Colorado’s footsteps, California legislators have joined advocates in pushing for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, or ACA 6, which would allow nearly 50,000 disenfranchised Californians to vote.
State
AUGUST 23, 2019
State legislators push for amendment extending voting rights to Californians on parole
Hoping to follow in Nevada and Colorado’s footsteps, California legislators have joined advocates in pushing for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6, or ACA 6, which would allow nearly 50,000 disenfranchised Californians to vote.
Local Schools
APRIL 08, 2019
Alameda County school community rallies legislators for more funding
About 350 teachers, students, superintendents, union leaders, workers, parents and school board presidents from Alameda County rallied and spoke with legislators in Sacramento on Wednesday, calling for more public education funding in California, according to the Alameda County Office of Education’s director of communications and public affairs Michelle Smith McDonald.
Local Schools
APRIL 08, 2019
Alameda County school community rallies legislators for more funding
About 350 teachers, students, superintendents, union leaders, workers, parents and school board presidents from Alameda County rallied and spoke with legislators in Sacramento on Wednesday, calling for more public education funding in California, according to the Alameda County Office of Education’s director of communications and public affairs Michelle Smith McDonald.
State
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
California, city of Berkeley propose sanctuary immigration legislation
Berkeley City Council will vote Tuesday on a Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, which would prevent the city from entering into contracts with businesses that act as data brokers or provide extreme vetting services to ICE.
State
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
California, city of Berkeley propose sanctuary immigration legislation
Berkeley City Council will vote Tuesday on a Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance, which would prevent the city from entering into contracts with businesses that act as data brokers or provide extreme vetting services to ICE.
State
DECEMBER 11, 2018
State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces bill to offer legal aid for at-risk tenants
State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced Monday the unveiling of SB 18, which seeks to expand state funding and offer rental assistance and legal aid to help California residents who are at risk of displacement.
State
DECEMBER 11, 2018
State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces bill to offer legal aid for at-risk tenants
State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced Monday the unveiling of SB 18, which seeks to expand state funding and offer rental assistance and legal aid to help California residents who are at risk of displacement.
Criminal Justice 2018
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
‘A major step forward’: California passes criminal justice reforms in 2018
In recent months, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed numerous criminal justice reform bills on topics ranging from bail reform and an overhaul of rules regarding felony murder charges to revisions of juvenile detention law.
Criminal Justice 2018
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
‘A major step forward’: California passes criminal justice reforms in 2018
In recent months, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed numerous criminal justice reform bills on topics ranging from bail reform and an overhaul of rules regarding felony murder charges to revisions of juvenile detention law.
