BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Anna Armstrong
Lead city government reporter
Anna Armstrong is the lead city government reporter for Fall 2023. She served as the managing editor in Summer 2023, the university news editor in Spring 2023 and a deputy news editor in Fall 2022. Anna joined the news department in Fall 2021. She has served as the lead schools and communities reporter and a research ideas reporter. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @annavarmstrongg.
City
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Berkeley’s rezoning efforts explained: Why high-density housing may soon be a reality
The Berkeley City Council will consider an amendment to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code to develop taller residential buildings with the goal of increasing housing density.
City
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Berkeley’s rezoning efforts explained: Why high-density housing may soon be a reality
The Berkeley City Council will consider an amendment to Title 23 of the Berkeley Municipal Code to develop taller residential buildings with the goal of increasing housing density.
City Government
OCTOBER 10, 2023
City Council green-lights permanent Telegraph Avenue chess space
Berkeley City Council voted to open and subsidize a permanent space for the Telegraph Chess Club at its Tuesday meeting, almost two weeks after the club’s initial closure.
City Government
OCTOBER 10, 2023
City Council green-lights permanent Telegraph Avenue chess space
Berkeley City Council voted to open and subsidize a permanent space for the Telegraph Chess Club at its Tuesday meeting, almost two weeks after the club’s initial closure.
City
OCTOBER 04, 2023
City Council adopts new Accessory Dwelling Units regulations
The Berkeley City Council adopted new regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, in the Berkeley Hills at its regular meeting Tuesday.
City
OCTOBER 04, 2023
City Council adopts new Accessory Dwelling Units regulations
The Berkeley City Council adopted new regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, in the Berkeley Hills at its regular meeting Tuesday.
City
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
City council at standstill over ADU regulations, Councilmember Harrison could decide its fate
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Berkeley City Council arrived at a standstill regarding regulations for the longstanding efforts to build accessory dwelling units.
City
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
City council at standstill over ADU regulations, Councilmember Harrison could decide its fate
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Berkeley City Council arrived at a standstill regarding regulations for the longstanding efforts to build accessory dwelling units.
City Government
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023
3 sitting councilmembers announce candidacy for 2024 Berkeley mayoral race
Though Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race is still more than a year out, the slate is taking shape early, as Councilmembers Kate Harrison, Sophie Hahn and Rigel Robinson all announced their candidacies this week.
City Government
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023
3 sitting councilmembers announce candidacy for 2024 Berkeley mayoral race
Though Berkeley’s 2024 mayoral race is still more than a year out, the slate is taking shape early, as Councilmembers Kate Harrison, Sophie Hahn and Rigel Robinson all announced their candidacies this week.
Fall Orientation 2023
AUGUST 30, 2023
Calling all music lovers: The Bay Area’s hottest concerts this fall
Below you will find a nonexhaustive list of upcoming concerts in the Bay Area this fall and some tips and tricks on how to search for live music events.
Fall Orientation 2023
AUGUST 30, 2023
Calling all music lovers: The Bay Area’s hottest concerts this fall
Below you will find a nonexhaustive list of upcoming concerts in the Bay Area this fall and some tips and tricks on how to search for live music events.
City Government
AUGUST 02, 2023
‘Rife with misuse’: Community reacts to city adoption of Automated License Plate Readers
Berkeley City Council voted in favor of allowing the Berkeley Police Department to adopt Automated License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, to help combat crime in the city in a controversial decision at its regular meeting June 25.
City Government
AUGUST 02, 2023
‘Rife with misuse’: Community reacts to city adoption of Automated License Plate Readers
Berkeley City Council voted in favor of allowing the Berkeley Police Department to adopt Automated License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, to help combat crime in the city in a controversial decision at its regular meeting June 25.
Law & Justice
JULY 31, 2023
Campus to launch Police Accountability Board
In the fall semester, campus will launch a Police Accountability Board. The PAB will review investigation reports of police misconduct against UCPD officers. The board will also be responsible for providing input and making recommendations to the UCPD chief.
Law & Justice
JULY 31, 2023
Campus to launch Police Accountability Board
In the fall semester, campus will launch a Police Accountability Board. The PAB will review investigation reports of police misconduct against UCPD officers. The board will also be responsible for providing input and making recommendations to the UCPD chief.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 19, 2023
House fire on Kains Avenue, no injuries reported
Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, received several reports of a house fire on the 1600 block of Kains Avenue in Berkeley late Tuesday night.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 19, 2023
House fire on Kains Avenue, no injuries reported
Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, received several reports of a house fire on the 1600 block of Kains Avenue in Berkeley late Tuesday night.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 11, 2023
UCPD investigating series of sexual batteries on campus, at Foothill residence hall
A series of violent sexual batteries have been reported on and near campus, which UCPD now believes could be related, according to a series of recent UC Berkeley WarnMe alerts.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 11, 2023
UCPD investigating series of sexual batteries on campus, at Foothill residence hall
A series of violent sexual batteries have been reported on and near campus, which UCPD now believes could be related, according to a series of recent UC Berkeley WarnMe alerts.
