BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Igor Tregub
Alameda County
AUGUST 23, 2023
Alameda District Attorney recall breeds division
Alameda County residents are in the midst of a historic recall effort against their district attorney, reminiscent of the high-profile 2021 recall of former San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin.
Alameda County
AUGUST 23, 2023
Alameda District Attorney recall breeds division
Alameda County residents are in the midst of a historic recall effort against their district attorney, reminiscent of the high-profile 2021 recall of former San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin.
City
JULY 10, 2023
City council passes ‘FARM’ initiative, leads the way for food resilience
Berkeley City Council unanimously passed the Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure, or FARM, on June 27, expanding on the city’s goal of creating new approaches to address food insecurity.
City
JULY 10, 2023
City council passes ‘FARM’ initiative, leads the way for food resilience
Berkeley City Council unanimously passed the Berkeley Food Utility and Access Resilience Measure, or FARM, on June 27, expanding on the city’s goal of creating new approaches to address food insecurity.
City
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
'The best place to be': CA eviction moratorium expires, Berkeley's remains
Despite the statewide eviction moratorium coming to an end Sept. 30, Berkeley tenants will remain protected by a separate moratorium imposed by the city.
City
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
'The best place to be': CA eviction moratorium expires, Berkeley's remains
Despite the statewide eviction moratorium coming to an end Sept. 30, Berkeley tenants will remain protected by a separate moratorium imposed by the city.
State
SEPTEMBER 03, 2021
Housing bill approved by CA Legislature, awaits governor approval
The California State Senate greenlighted Sen. Nancy Skinner’s SB 8 bill, which extends the duration of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, SB 330, from 2025 to 2030 and allows for the construction of more housing throughout California.
State
SEPTEMBER 03, 2021
Housing bill approved by CA Legislature, awaits governor approval
The California State Senate greenlighted Sen. Nancy Skinner’s SB 8 bill, which extends the duration of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, SB 330, from 2025 to 2030 and allows for the construction of more housing throughout California.
City
AUGUST 16, 2021
Berkeley mayor, local organizations hold 'No Recall Berkeley Canvass'
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and other local Democratic organizations led a “No Recall Berkeley Canvass” event Sunday to raise awareness about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election.
City
AUGUST 16, 2021
Berkeley mayor, local organizations hold 'No Recall Berkeley Canvass'
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and other local Democratic organizations led a “No Recall Berkeley Canvass” event Sunday to raise awareness about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall election.
City
DECEMBER 03, 2020
Berkeley City Council moves forward with plan on reimagining public safety
Berkeley City Council received an update on the ongoing process of reimagining public safety and approved a consulting firm to begin the design of a crisis response unit during its regular Tuesday meeting.
City
DECEMBER 03, 2020
Berkeley City Council moves forward with plan on reimagining public safety
Berkeley City Council received an update on the ongoing process of reimagining public safety and approved a consulting firm to begin the design of a crisis response unit during its regular Tuesday meeting.
State
OCTOBER 30, 2020
No Place Like Home program to provide $450M for supportive housing in CA
On Wednesday, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced an additional $450 million in funding for the state’s No Place Like Home, or NPLH, program to address housing issues.
State
OCTOBER 30, 2020
No Place Like Home program to provide $450M for supportive housing in CA
On Wednesday, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced an additional $450 million in funding for the state’s No Place Like Home, or NPLH, program to address housing issues.
City
OCTOBER 28, 2020
6 affordable housing units in Berkeley up for lottery applications
Residents can now submit lottery applications for six units of affordable housing in a new apartment complex in Downtown Berkeley, according to an Oct. 21 press release by the city of Berkeley.
City
OCTOBER 28, 2020
6 affordable housing units in Berkeley up for lottery applications
Residents can now submit lottery applications for six units of affordable housing in a new apartment complex in Downtown Berkeley, according to an Oct. 21 press release by the city of Berkeley.
City
AUGUST 26, 2020
Berkeley Tenants Union addresses UC Berkeley class registration hold policy
Though local ordinances have suspended penalties for late rent payments as a result of the pandemic, concerns regarding holds on class registrations for students living in university housing with overdue payments were addressed at a Berkeley Tenants Union press conference Tuesday.
City
AUGUST 26, 2020
Berkeley Tenants Union addresses UC Berkeley class registration hold policy
Though local ordinances have suspended penalties for late rent payments as a result of the pandemic, concerns regarding holds on class registrations for students living in university housing with overdue payments were addressed at a Berkeley Tenants Union press conference Tuesday.
City Government
AUGUST 02, 2020
Berkeley City Council adds rent control exemptions to November ballot
Berkeley City Council approved a ballot measure that, if passed, will prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for not paying rent during state or local emergencies, including the coronavirus pandemic.
City Government
AUGUST 02, 2020
Berkeley City Council adds rent control exemptions to November ballot
Berkeley City Council approved a ballot measure that, if passed, will prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for not paying rent during state or local emergencies, including the coronavirus pandemic.
