BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Scott Wiener
Transit
JULY 05, 2023
Bridge toll increase supported by BART Board of Directors hopes to save transit
The BART Board of Directors voted June 30 to support Senate Bill 532, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-District 11, which temporarily raises Bay Area bridge tolls by $1.50 from January 2024 to December 2028 in order to fund public transit.
Transit
JULY 05, 2023
Bridge toll increase supported by BART Board of Directors hopes to save transit
The BART Board of Directors voted June 30 to support Senate Bill 532, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-District 11, which temporarily raises Bay Area bridge tolls by $1.50 from January 2024 to December 2028 in order to fund public transit.
Transit
JUNE 12, 2023
New budget proposal bails out public transit, avoiding 'fiscal cliff'
The budget agreement reverses the Governor’s originally proposed $2 billion cut in state funding to transit capital projects, according to a press release from California Senator Scott Wiener’s office.
Transit
JUNE 12, 2023
New budget proposal bails out public transit, avoiding 'fiscal cliff'
The budget agreement reverses the Governor’s originally proposed $2 billion cut in state funding to transit capital projects, according to a press release from California Senator Scott Wiener’s office.
Transit
APRIL 28, 2023
BART bailout: State transit agencies ask for $5B
BART, San Francisco Muni and other California transit agencies have requested a $5 billion bailout from the state government facing setbacks from COVID-19 drops in ridership and revenue.
Transit
APRIL 28, 2023
BART bailout: State transit agencies ask for $5B
BART, San Francisco Muni and other California transit agencies have requested a $5 billion bailout from the state government facing setbacks from COVID-19 drops in ridership and revenue.
Research & Ideas
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley study finds pharmacists slow to ‘implement’ HIV medication without prescription
A study from UC Berkeley's School of Public Health found that few California pharmacists are prescribing HIV medications without an ordered prescription, even though California law allows them to do so.
Research & Ideas
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley study finds pharmacists slow to ‘implement’ HIV medication without prescription
A study from UC Berkeley's School of Public Health found that few California pharmacists are prescribing HIV medications without an ordered prescription, even though California law allows them to do so.
Housing
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform
An appellate court ruled Friday that UC Berkeley may not proceed with plans to build student and low-income housing at People’s Park, prompting calls from local and state officials to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, at the heart of the lawsuit.
Housing
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Court blocks People’s Park housing plans, prompting calls for CEQA reform
An appellate court ruled Friday that UC Berkeley may not proceed with plans to build student and low-income housing at People’s Park, prompting calls from local and state officials to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, at the heart of the lawsuit.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Measure N asks Berkeley voters to approve 3000 units of low-income housing
Berkeley residents will vote on Measure N this November, which asks voters to approve the development, construction or acquisition of up to 3000 units of low-income housing.
Elections 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2022
Measure N asks Berkeley voters to approve 3000 units of low-income housing
Berkeley residents will vote on Measure N this November, which asks voters to approve the development, construction or acquisition of up to 3000 units of low-income housing.
State
JULY 11, 2022
CA Gov. Newsom decriminalizes loitering with intent to engage in sex work
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 357 on July 1, which will decriminalize loitering for the intent to engage in sex work.
State
JULY 11, 2022
CA Gov. Newsom decriminalizes loitering with intent to engage in sex work
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 357 on July 1, which will decriminalize loitering for the intent to engage in sex work.
Campus
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
CA state Sen. Weiner introduces bill to address student housing crisis
On Tuesday, CA state Sen. Scott Wiener introduced SB 886 to accelerate student and faculty housing production amid the ongoing housing shortage.
Campus
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
CA state Sen. Weiner introduces bill to address student housing crisis
On Tuesday, CA state Sen. Scott Wiener introduced SB 886 to accelerate student and faculty housing production amid the ongoing housing shortage.
New Year 2022
JANUARY 27, 2022
CA swept by large wave of 'unprecedented' recalls in 2021
California stands out not only for its allowance of both local and statewide recall movements, but also for the frequency with which they occur.
New Year 2022
JANUARY 27, 2022
CA swept by large wave of 'unprecedented' recalls in 2021
California stands out not only for its allowance of both local and statewide recall movements, but also for the frequency with which they occur.
UC
JUNE 24, 2021
UC Board of Regents ends UC Health's 'restrictive' health care affiliations
The UC Board of Regents held a virtual meeting Wednesday to review UC Health’s "restrictive" LGBTQ+ and reproductive care policies.
UC
JUNE 24, 2021
UC Board of Regents ends UC Health's 'restrictive' health care affiliations
The UC Board of Regents held a virtual meeting Wednesday to review UC Health’s "restrictive" LGBTQ+ and reproductive care policies.
