Say no to waiving Berkeley’s Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance
This hurried $6.5M purchase is in direct opposition to the values this council committed to the people of Berkeley to uphold.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom passes SB 9, ending single-family zoning in CA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several housing-focused bills Sept. 16, one of which effectively ends single-family zoning in the state. SB 9, the bill in question, allows duplexes to be built in single-family zones and gives homeowners the ability to subdivide existing lots into residential areas, according to the bill.
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‘We have to be adaptive’: Berkeley prepares for wildfire season
As California’s wildfire season approaches, the Berkeley Fire Department and the city of Berkeley have prepared a variety of resources in anticipation of the hot and dry months ahead.
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Berkeley City Council’s Agenda & Rules Committee approves July 27 meeting agenda
Berkeley City Council’s Agenda & Rules Committee approved the agenda for the July 27 City Council meeting during its session Monday.
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Berkeley City Council committee talks future council meetings, COVID-19 impact
Berkeley City Council’s Agenda & Rules Committee met Monday to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legislative meetings, as well as to approve action items for the July 13 council meeting.
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Climate change provokes wildfires, elicits shifts in energy demand
Climate change has resulted in a shift in energy consumption, production and access; it also contributes to the frequency of severe wildfires across the state each year.
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SB 9 spurs discussion on solutions to housing shortage
Eliciting reactions from local groups and Berkeley City Council members, SB 9, a bill currently standing before the California State Assembly, has become a point of contention between both parties.
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Berkeley City Council discusses budget, passes public safety measures
During its regular meeting Tuesday, which started nearly two hours behind schedule and adjourned at 11:45 p.m., the Berkeley City Council discussed the 2022 fiscal year budget and approved 37 items, including traffic calming measures and Willard Park ambassadors.
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Berkeley City Council passes historic investment in affordable housing
During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Berkeley City Council discussed police reporting of controlled equipment and affordable housing — marking a historic vote for the city.
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Signature threshold met to recall CA Gov. Gavin Newsom
Critics of California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected 1,626,042 verified signatures for his recall, which is enough signatures for a recall election.
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