Jesse Arreguin

During its session Tuesday, Berkeley City Council conducted a public hearing regarding an appeal to the Zoning Adjustments Board to approve a use permit which would allow the demolition of existing buildings and construction of housing on 2065 Kittredge Street.

Berkeley City Council heavily debated citywide affordable housing requirements at its weekly meeting Jan. 17. With intensive deliberations, the council approved item 21 with certain revisions proposed by staff. 

Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to pass the 2023-2031 Housing Element in an explosive special meeting Wednesday, virtually attended by over 150 Berkeley residents.

Berkeley City Council began its meeting Tuesday with a recognition of outgoing City Councilmember Lori Droste. Representing District 8, Droste announced in May that she would not be pursuing a third term.

California legislators met with Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday to begin the implementation of the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act, or the CARE Act.

Berkeley City Council plans to return to in-person meetings starting Dec. 6, allowing for remote participation from the public.

The Berkeley City Council voted to approve the addition of the Fair Workweek Employment Standards ordinance to the Berkeley Municipal Code on Monday.

The vote to approve the permanent appointment of Berkeley Police Department Interim Chief Jennifer Louis was postponed during a City Council meeting Tuesday amid public outcry surrounding alleged misconduct within the police department.

Allegations of misconduct against Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, were brought to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council Thursday, prompting an external investigation.

Incumbent Rashi Kesarwani has been declared victorious for Berkeley City Council District 1 with 50.03% of the votes as of 1:19 a.m. Saturday with 100% of the precincts accounted for.