BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 20, 2023
Darryl Moore
City
JUNE 17, 2021
Current, former LGBTQ+ Berkeley City Council members reflect on Pride
When Berkeley City Council member Terry Taplin and his partner lost their apartment in the Southside neighborhood and lived with Taplin’s mother for a few weeks, he came out to his mom. She kicked them out, making them temporarily homeless.
City
JUNE 17, 2021
Current, former LGBTQ+ Berkeley City Council members reflect on Pride
When Berkeley City Council member Terry Taplin and his partner lost their apartment in the Southside neighborhood and lived with Taplin’s mother for a few weeks, he came out to his mom. She kicked them out, making them temporarily homeless.
City
JUNE 17, 2021
UC Berkeley alumni reflect on Berkeley's LGBTQ+ history
Before the Stonewall riots marked the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, and even in the time following, members of the LGBTQ+ community existed within a “hidden subculture” in the Bay Area, according to Robert Plantz, former president of the GSU from 1969 through 1970.
City
JUNE 17, 2021
UC Berkeley alumni reflect on Berkeley's LGBTQ+ history
Before the Stonewall riots marked the beginning of the modern gay rights movement, and even in the time following, members of the LGBTQ+ community existed within a “hidden subculture” in the Bay Area, according to Robert Plantz, former president of the GSU from 1969 through 1970.
Fall Orientation 2018
AUGUST 23, 2018
Here’s a crash course on the City Council’s November elections
Half of the city council could see a change come November, and there are fourteen people running in total for the four district seats.
Fall Orientation 2018
AUGUST 23, 2018
Here’s a crash course on the City Council’s November elections
Half of the city council could see a change come November, and there are fourteen people running in total for the four district seats.
Election 2018
AUGUST 01, 2018
The 2018 Berkeley City Council elections: Who has endorsed whom?
One factor for many voters this November is a candidate’s endorsements. Individuals of local and national renown have weighed in on the slew of candidates vying for four Berkeley City Council seats in the Nov. 6 election.
Election 2018
AUGUST 01, 2018
The 2018 Berkeley City Council elections: Who has endorsed whom?
One factor for many voters this November is a candidate’s endorsements. Individuals of local and national renown have weighed in on the slew of candidates vying for four Berkeley City Council seats in the Nov. 6 election.
City
DECEMBER 01, 2016
Longtime District 3 City Councilmember Max Anderson retires Tuesday
Berkeley has changed significantly in the past 28 years — the minimum wage has increased by about $10 and public health policies are more comprehensive, thanks in part to the work of former District 3 council member Max Anderson.
City
DECEMBER 01, 2016
Longtime District 3 City Councilmember Max Anderson retires Tuesday
Berkeley has changed significantly in the past 28 years — the minimum wage has increased by about $10 and public health policies are more comprehensive, thanks in part to the work of former District 3 council member Max Anderson.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
City Council unanimously votes for further regulations on short-term rentals
At its last meeting before the city’s newly elected council members and mayor are sworn in, Berkeley City Council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance that would further regulate short-term rentals and may impact companies like Airbnb.
City
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
City Council unanimously votes for further regulations on short-term rentals
At its last meeting before the city’s newly elected council members and mayor are sworn in, Berkeley City Council unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance that would further regulate short-term rentals and may impact companies like Airbnb.
City
NOVEMBER 09, 2016
Berkeley candidates reflect on election, national outcomes
In contrast to an unexpected national election outcome, Berkeley’s local elections resulted in a victory for the progressive agenda.
City
NOVEMBER 09, 2016
Berkeley candidates reflect on election, national outcomes
In contrast to an unexpected national election outcome, Berkeley’s local elections resulted in a victory for the progressive agenda.
Election 2016
NOVEMBER 04, 2016
National Association of Realtors spends more than $111K in Berkeley elections
Real estate interests continue to pour money into the Berkeley election, with the latest contribution this year nearing $20,000.
Election 2016
NOVEMBER 04, 2016
National Association of Realtors spends more than $111K in Berkeley elections
Real estate interests continue to pour money into the Berkeley election, with the latest contribution this year nearing $20,000.
City
NOVEMBER 02, 2016
City Council looks for winter homeless shelter as activists express frustration
At Tuesday’s regular Berkeley City Council meeting, the Ad Hoc Committee on Possible Locations for a Sanctioned Encampment presented updates in its findings, inciting exasperation among homeless activists and citizens in the crowd.
City
NOVEMBER 02, 2016
City Council looks for winter homeless shelter as activists express frustration
At Tuesday’s regular Berkeley City Council meeting, the Ad Hoc Committee on Possible Locations for a Sanctioned Encampment presented updates in its findings, inciting exasperation among homeless activists and citizens in the crowd.
Election 2016
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Berkeley Working Families political action committee raises $24,000 for 8 city candidates
A political action committee backed by three unions has raised $24,000 this year for eight candidates in the upcoming Berkeley elections, according to an expenditure report filed Thursday.
Election 2016
OCTOBER 30, 2016
Berkeley Working Families political action committee raises $24,000 for 8 city candidates
A political action committee backed by three unions has raised $24,000 this year for eight candidates in the upcoming Berkeley elections, according to an expenditure report filed Thursday.
