2024 Berkeley Mayoral Candidates

5 candidates hope to replace outgoing Mayor Jesse Arreguín.

Strike Vote Approved By Berkeley City Workers

The mayor's and city council members' wages rise with inflation. Union workers want the same deal.

Democrats Lateefah Simon, Dr. Jennifer Tran Vying For Congressional Seat Long Held By Rep. Barbara Lee

Simon is looked at as the party establishment's first pick. Barbara Lee herself has thrown her support behind Simon's campaign.

Berkeley High School Holds Voter Registration Drive

Students 16 and 17 years old can now vote for Berkeley school board members.

How To Register To Vote In Berkeley

Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Berkeley ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Berkeley Measure Z Seeks To Extend Sugary Drink Tax Indefinitely

Measure Z seeks to remove the expiration date for Berkeley's sugary drink tax, which voters passed in 2014.

Two Berkeley Rent Control Measures With Different Agendas

Measure CC is backed by the Berkeley Property Owners Association, and the City Council placed Measure BB on the ballot.

2024 Election: Berkeley, Alameda County Voter Guide

Early voting dates, how to vote by mail for the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election.

Measure EE: Berkeley Voters To Decide On Streets and Sidewalks Repair

The City of Berkeley proposal aims to raise $200 million for infrastructure improvements through this bond.

Measure Y Seeks To Increase Berkeley's Parks Tax

If approved, the money from the tax hike would go to city parks, the waterfront, and recreation programs.

Berkeley Police Make Arrest In August Homicide

The victim was 52-year-old Corey Dushawn Waters.

Measure X Berkeley Library Tax On The Berkeley Ballot, Nov. 2024

The tax would generate funds for expanding and maintaining city library services.

Berkeley Takes Tougher Stance On Homeless Encampments After Supreme Court Ruling

One of the encampments is at located at 8th Street and Harrison Street, while the other is along 2nd Street.

California Has Enough Debt. It Doesn't Need $10 Billion More For A Climate Bond

Two years ago, California had a nearly $100 billion budget surplus. The state could have funded all the programs in this bond.

Fundraising Totals for Berkeley Mayoral Race

All told, the candidates have raised $210,000. See the breakdown for each candidate.

Berkeley's 'Missing Middle' Housing Plan Debated

Some worry that the plan is a recipe for disaster in the fire-prone Berkeley Hills.

UC Moves To Limit Where Academic Departments Post Opinions Against Backdrop Of Gaza War

Interest in the issue swelled as professors and students debated the war in Gaza.

Igor Tregub Declares Victory in City Council Race

A special election was held to fill a seat created by a vacancy.

Tregub Grabs Early Lead In Special Election

Igor Tregub currently has more than 50 percent of the vote.

4 Berkeley City Council Candidates: May 28 Special Election Analysis

Public Safety, Homelessness, Revitalizing Downtown. Positions of Soli Alpert, Elana Auerbach, Ruben Hernandez Story, Igor Tregub.

Berkeley City Manager Announces Resignation

Dee Williams-Ridley will leave in July.

CA Solar Project Receives $249.8M Federal Greenhouse Reduction Grant

The grant will be used "to reach the homes and businesses statewide that are most in need of affordable, reliable clean energy."

Berkeley Undergrad Leads In Race For City Council Seat

The District 7 seat has been vacant since the resignation of Rigel Robinson in the wake of a community-led recall campaign.

Homebuyer Assistance Applications Due Soon In Alameda County

The last application period for this year's down payment assistance through "AC BOOST" is open. Here's what to know.

Jesse Arreguín Takes Early Lead:Berkeley Primary Election Results 2024

Voters have had their say on the Measure H school parcel tax, proposition 1 and candidates. See who is heading for the November ballot.

Berkeley Voter Guide: March 2024 Voting Centers, Issues

Check this list of Berkeley Vote Centers, the Berkeley Unified School District Parcel Tax, and more.

Berkeley March 2024 Voter Guide: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More

California 2024 primary election for scores of local, state and national races takes place March 5. Here's what to know.

Nominate A Berkeley Resident For Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame

The deadline for submitting nominations for this year's class is February 29.

Rising Crime Against Women | Housing Bond: Berkeley City Council

The Berkeley City Council has a busy agenda for Tuesday's meeting. Here's how to participate.

Councilmember Kate Harrison Resigns, 2nd Resignation This Month

"This toxicity should never be normalized."

New Security Cameras To Fight Crime: Berkeley City Council Agenda

The City has released a list of intersections where the cameras are prioritized. The City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

DA Price Bars Journalists From News Conference, Reverses Course

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price barred Bay City News and the Berkeley Scanner's Emilie Raguso from attending a media briefing.

Bay Area City Is First In U.S. To Officially Back Palestinians

The city also accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" supported by military aid by the U.S. government.

Berkeley Launches New Mental Health Crisis Response

The city's Specialized Care Unit now offers non-police help for mental health and substance use crises with just one phone call.

BART Launches 'Not One More Girl' Campaign Against Sex Harassment

The effort aims to improve transit-system safety for young passengers, particularly girls, and win back riders.

Berkeley Residents Asked To Respond To Disaster-Evacuation Survey

Authorities plan to use the input to improve evacuation strategies during wildfires, tsunamis or other disasters.

People's Park Housing Bill Heads To Governor's Desk

Assembly Bill 1307, which unanimously passed state Assembly & Senate, addresses building housing for students & homeless in Berkeley.

3 Disability Commission Members File Discrimination Suit Against City

The three claim the city will not grant them accommodations for attending commission meetings.

Assembly Bill Would Sidestep Opposition To Housing At People's Park

The bill will eliminate the requirement to curb the effect of noise on other people caused by residents and guests of residential projects.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Veterans Legacy Prompts Lawsuit

The lawsuit attacks the "discriminatory effects of carrying indicators of sexual orientation on their DD-214s." The policy ended in 2011.