BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Jerry Hill
State
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown signs bills spurred by Berkeley balcony collapse
Gov. Jerry Brown signed California SB 721 and SB 1465 this week, which were propelled by the 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley that killed six people and injured seven.
State
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown signs bills spurred by Berkeley balcony collapse
Gov. Jerry Brown signed California SB 721 and SB 1465 this week, which were propelled by the 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley that killed six people and injured seven.
State
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
California bill to increase fire safety passes state Legislature
A state bill to increase fire safety and accountability in California cities unanimously passed the state Legislature in August and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature.
State
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
California bill to increase fire safety passes state Legislature
A state bill to increase fire safety and accountability in California cities unanimously passed the state Legislature in August and now awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature.
State
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Bills to increase balcony safety pass California State Legislature
The bills, co-authored by state Sens. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, and Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, aim to increase safety of structures such as balconies or decks in multifamily residences, such as apartment buildings.
State
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Bills to increase balcony safety pass California State Legislature
The bills, co-authored by state Sens. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, and Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, aim to increase safety of structures such as balconies or decks in multifamily residences, such as apartment buildings.
City
JUNE 05, 2017
New documents reveal poor construction caused balcony collapse
The California Contractors State License Board has released new information regarding the June 2015 balcony collapse investigation in the wake of a recent partial settlement between the victims of the balcony collapse and some of the defendants.
City
JUNE 05, 2017
New documents reveal poor construction caused balcony collapse
The California Contractors State License Board has released new information regarding the June 2015 balcony collapse investigation in the wake of a recent partial settlement between the victims of the balcony collapse and some of the defendants.
State
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
New bill introduced to promote balcony safety in CA
After a June 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley, state legislators have introduced a new bill that aims to prevent future collapses by requiring inspections at least once every five years.
State
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
New bill introduced to promote balcony safety in CA
After a June 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley, state legislators have introduced a new bill that aims to prevent future collapses by requiring inspections at least once every five years.
State
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill to improve transparency between license board, contractors
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into legislation Thursday intended to increase transparency between licensed contractors and the Contractors State License Board, or CSLB, in light of the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse.
State
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill to improve transparency between license board, contractors
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into legislation Thursday intended to increase transparency between licensed contractors and the Contractors State License Board, or CSLB, in light of the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse.
State
SEPTEMBER 05, 2016
State lawmakers pass bill in response to Berkeley balcony collapse
Spurred by a Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six people last summer, state lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that would require contractors report past felonies and other crimes involving construction defects to the Contractors State License Board.
State
SEPTEMBER 05, 2016
State lawmakers pass bill in response to Berkeley balcony collapse
Spurred by a Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six people last summer, state lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that would require contractors report past felonies and other crimes involving construction defects to the Contractors State License Board.
City
SEPTEMBER 01, 2016
State bill limits use of excessive water during severe drought
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Monday to ensure that California households restrict excessive water use during one of the most severe droughts recorded in the last century.
City
SEPTEMBER 01, 2016
State bill limits use of excessive water during severe drought
Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Monday to ensure that California households restrict excessive water use during one of the most severe droughts recorded in the last century.
City
AUGUST 12, 2016
Bill in response to balcony collapse reaches California State Assembly floor
A bill written in response to a balcony collapse in Berkeley last year requiring building contractors to report felony convictions against them will advance Friday to the California State Assembly floor.
City
AUGUST 12, 2016
Bill in response to balcony collapse reaches California State Assembly floor
A bill written in response to a balcony collapse in Berkeley last year requiring building contractors to report felony convictions against them will advance Friday to the California State Assembly floor.
Research & Ideas
JULY 04, 2016
California budget includes $10 million for earthquake early warning system
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a state budget Monday that includes $10 million funding for a statewide earthquake early warning system designed by members of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory.
Research & Ideas
JULY 04, 2016
California budget includes $10 million for earthquake early warning system
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a state budget Monday that includes $10 million funding for a statewide earthquake early warning system designed by members of the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory.
