City Councilmember Kate Harrison

Low income Berkeley residents can now apply for a lottery, in which 50 households will be selected to receive an electric bike, through the Berkeley E-Bike Equity Project. The application closes on March 8.

The city of Berkeley’s Housing Element was rejected by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD, Monday over issues with the proposed sites for new housing and the time frames in which the proposed sites would be developed. 

South Berkeley residents gathered at 3163 Adeline St. on Thursday morning, eagerly anticipating the unveiling ceremony of a mural by local artist and Berkeley resident Doran Dada. 

The city of Berkeley’s Agenda and Rules Committee discussed a project organized by former Youth Commission Chair Samuel Kaplan-Pettus and Councilmember Kate Harrison to appoint two youth members to the city’s Environment and Climate Commission, or ECC, on Tuesday. 

Negeene Mosaed is running on a pro-tenant platform with the Right to Housing Slate for Berkeley Rent Board.

A countywide point-in-time count conducted by EveryOne Home revealed a 5%decrease in houselessness in the city of Berkeley from 2019 to 2022, according to a May 16 press release from Mayor Jesse Arreguín. 

The city of Berkeley took the first steps toward providing fare-free access to Sunday AC Transit bus rides originating in the city — garnering qualified support from many but facing an uncertain future.

The Berkeley City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment and Sustainability Committee met Wednesday to discuss the use of produce bags in grocery stores and promote the use of reusable bags.

On June 9, Berkeley City Council will vote on an urgency item consisting of four police reform policies recommended by the national 8 Can't Wait campaign.

Berkeley City Council discussed a budget update for fiscal year 2021 and unanimously passed the Annual Appropriations Ordinance at its regular Zoom meeting Tuesday.