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City

Friday, January 29, 2021

Berkeley City Council ends parking requirements for new housing

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Berkeley City Council voted to remove minimum parking requirements for new housing, in hopes of promoting green transportation and lower rents. 

On Tuesday, Berkeley City Council voted to remove minimum off-street parking requirements for new housing developments in hopes of promoting green transportation alternatives and help lower rent prices throughout the city.  
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City

Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Berkeley City Council acts on grocery store hazard pay, ban on new cars

Berkeley City Council took steps toward guaranteeing COVID-19 hazard pay to grocery store employees and banning the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles citywide at its first meeting back from winter recess Tuesday. 
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City

Friday, December 4, 2020
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, 4 City Council members sworn into office

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and three City Council members were sworn into office Thursday in front of City Hall in a socially distanced event.
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Elections 2020

Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Berkeley election results stay consistent amid updates in vote counts

As Alameda County finishes counting ballots, results from the 2020 general elections largely remain consistent with initial tallies.
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City Government

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Berkeley City Council to discuss gun violence prevention

The Berkeley City Council will discuss two items Tuesday night focused on preventing gun violence, according to the City Council agenda.
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Elections 2020

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Biden Reaction

Berkeley residents celebrate President-elect Joe Biden’s victory

On Saturday morning, Berkeley residents awoke to honking cars and cheering in the streets as students and community members alike reacted to news of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential race.
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Elections 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Incumbent Susan Wengraf leads race for Berkeley City Council District 6 seat

As mail-in votes continue to be counted, incumbent Susan Wengraf is leading with 74.56% of the vote for Berkeley City Council District 6 over opponent Richard Illgen, as of press time.
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Editorials

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Vote Richard Illgen for Berkeley City Council District 6

CITY AFFAIRS: Here is The Daily Californian's 2020 endorsement for Berkeley City Council, District 6

District 6 cannot go wrong with either choice, but Illgen will breathe new life into the council with his desire to implement necessary change in Berkeley.
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Elections 2020

Monday, October 26, 2020
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Berkeley City Council District 6 candidates speak at town hall

Berkeley City Council District 6 candidates responded to questions concerning climate change and housing, among other topics, at an Oct. 23 town hall.  
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City

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Berkeley Hills

Barriers placed on Grizzly Peak Boulevard turnouts to reduce fire hazard

Turnouts on Grizzly Peak Boulevard have been blocked off to reduce fire risk in response to several incidents of people setting off fireworks in the area.
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