BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
Proposition 13
City
DECEMBER 05, 2021
Berkeley losing 'millions' in cash revenue annually basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data
The city of Berkeley is allegedly losing millions of dollars each year due to basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data until voters amend the calculation process via special election or the city takes unprecedented action.
City
DECEMBER 05, 2021
Berkeley losing 'millions' in cash revenue annually basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data
The city of Berkeley is allegedly losing millions of dollars each year due to basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data until voters amend the calculation process via special election or the city takes unprecedented action.
Obituary
JUNE 29, 2021
‘Bigger than life’: Champion of public library services Regina Minudri dies at age 84
Remembered as a lifelong champion of youth public library services, acclaimed librarian Regina Minudri died June 18 at the age of 84 after a series of strokes after a series of strokes.
Obituary
JUNE 29, 2021
‘Bigger than life’: Champion of public library services Regina Minudri dies at age 84
Remembered as a lifelong champion of youth public library services, acclaimed librarian Regina Minudri died June 18 at the age of 84 after a series of strokes after a series of strokes.
Elections 2020
JULY 21, 2020
CA ballot measure Prop. 15 proposes historic corporate property tax to fund schools
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla released the final title, summary and analysis for California’s Proposition 15 ballot measure Tuesday.
Elections 2020
JULY 21, 2020
CA ballot measure Prop. 15 proposes historic corporate property tax to fund schools
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla released the final title, summary and analysis for California’s Proposition 15 ballot measure Tuesday.
Campus
MAY 19, 2020
UC Berkeley proposes defunding 4 projects, allocating money to replace Evans Hall in absence of Prop. 13 funding
The UC Board of Regents will vote Tuesday on whether to take funding from four UC Berkeley projects and allocate it toward the replacement of Evans Hall, after voters rejected Proposition 13 in March and stopped the UC system from receiving additional funding.
Campus
MAY 19, 2020
UC Berkeley proposes defunding 4 projects, allocating money to replace Evans Hall in absence of Prop. 13 funding
The UC Board of Regents will vote Tuesday on whether to take funding from four UC Berkeley projects and allocate it toward the replacement of Evans Hall, after voters rejected Proposition 13 in March and stopped the UC system from receiving additional funding.
Op-Eds
MAY 08, 2020
Under a global pandemic, it is time to redefine UC Berkeley’s ‘global education’
Can we ensure that our institution and the country as a whole does a better job in supporting our international community? You bet.
Op-Eds
MAY 08, 2020
Under a global pandemic, it is time to redefine UC Berkeley’s ‘global education’
Can we ensure that our institution and the country as a whole does a better job in supporting our international community? You bet.
State
MARCH 06, 2020
'We won’t give up this fight': Prop 13's potential impact on UC Berkeley
Proposition 13, a statewide measure that would fund public school, community college and university projects across California, is behind in returns. If passed, Prop 13 would allow the sale of $15 billion in bonds, of which $9 billion would go to projects such as the renovation and construction of K-12 public school facilities.
State
MARCH 06, 2020
'We won’t give up this fight': Prop 13's potential impact on UC Berkeley
Proposition 13, a statewide measure that would fund public school, community college and university projects across California, is behind in returns. If passed, Prop 13 would allow the sale of $15 billion in bonds, of which $9 billion would go to projects such as the renovation and construction of K-12 public school facilities.
Editorials
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Vote smart in the primary elections
Cast your opinions and make sure your voice is heard at the pole booth, so here is how you should vote in this year’s primary elections.
Editorials
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Vote smart in the primary elections
Cast your opinions and make sure your voice is heard at the pole booth, so here is how you should vote in this year’s primary elections.
State
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
CA Prop. 13 aims to improve school, college facilities
California Proposition 13 votes will be counted March 3. If passed, it would authorize the state to sell $15 billion in general obligation bonds in order to improve school and college facilities.
State
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
CA Prop. 13 aims to improve school, college facilities
California Proposition 13 votes will be counted March 3. If passed, it would authorize the state to sell $15 billion in general obligation bonds in order to improve school and college facilities.
UC
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
UC regents meet at UCSF to discuss financial aid, federal advocacy
The UC Board of Regents met for a second day at UCSF on Wednesday to discuss financial aid, workers’ pension funds and federal advocacy.
UC
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
UC regents meet at UCSF to discuss financial aid, federal advocacy
The UC Board of Regents met for a second day at UCSF on Wednesday to discuss financial aid, workers’ pension funds and federal advocacy.
Op-Eds
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Investing in teachers can positively impact classroom experience
Most people value the public school system. Yet at the end of the day, there has to be more than lip service towards improving schools.
Op-Eds
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Investing in teachers can positively impact classroom experience
Most people value the public school system. Yet at the end of the day, there has to be more than lip service towards improving schools.
