Berkeley City Employees Approve Of Teleworking Despite Incomplete Policy

A report found 64% of Berkeley's city employees were satisfied with teleworking compared to 15% who disapproved and 21% who were neutral.

Oakland City Council Seeks $75K Raise For Mayor

The new recommended salary of $277,974.54 is the maximum of this range.

Report: Berkeley City Services Hurt By Staff Retention Challenges

Berkeley staff shortages constrained city services, but the city had no clear strategy to improve retention, a city auditor report states.

Developer Ends Deal With UC Berkeley To Build Housing At People's Park

The developer cited a Feb. 24 appeals court decision, overturning the development's approval, in making its decision.

Berkeley City Council Vote On Police Chief Expected Tuesday

Pending investigations into misconduct by police officers may cast a shadow on the vote.

Short Term Rental Rules Require Homeowners To Register Before Renting

Registered units pay a transient occupancy tax, city says.

Berkeley's Ban On Natural Gas Tossed By Court

The California Restaurant Association fought back, arguing that the city bypassed federal energy regulations.

Superior Court of Alameda County Accepting Civil Grand Jury Nominees

Berkeley residents wishing to serve on the Civil Grand Jury can apply online.

Hybrid in-person, virtual meetings continue for Berkeley City Council 

Almost all other board and commission meetings will be in-person only, city says.

Newsom Vows CEQA Reform After Court Blocks UC Berkeley People's Park Student Housing

A state court ruling found it "failed to assess potential noise impacts from loud student parties in residential neighborhoods near campus."

Berkeley Mayor Announces Run For State Senate

Jesse Arreguin will focus on his campaign which emphasizes housing and climate change.

Rep. Barbara Lee Files Paperwork For Possible Run To Replace Outgoing Sen. Dianne Feinstein

The 76-year-old Lee has been representing Oakland in the House of Representatives since 1998.

New California Law Allows Colleges, Universities To Obtain Naloxone Without Cost

The department will be required to provide educational information on opioid overdose during student orientations at all campuses.

City Asks For Input On Proposed Changes To Civic Center

City officials plan to use the public input to select a preferred design concept and funding plan.

Berkeley City Council Announces New Hybrid Format For Council Meetings

Masks are required for in-person participation, the city said.

Police Sergeant Is Top Paid Berkeley Employee in 2021

Police related positions named to nine of the highest paid position in the city.

Berkeley Law Protects Low-Wage Earners

The harm is real in people's lives; we have an obligation to ensure a fair balance for employees and our biggest employers."

Attorney Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For CA's Northern District

Ismail Ramsey is one of two U.S. attorney nominees announced Tuesday, Nov. 29, by the White House.

City Council Holds Off On Police Chief Appointment

The move comes amid a text messaging controversy.

Two Of Four City Council Races Up For Election Remain Undecided

In Berkeley, Districts 4 and 7 incumbents Kate Harrison and Rigel Robinson both ran unopposed allowing each to secure another term.

Berkeley Election Results: Did Measures L, M, N Pass?

See the latest results for Berkeley, Alameda County.

Berkeley Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

Here’s your election day guide for Berkeley including a list of all polling places and drop boxes for completed mail-in ballots.

Berkeley General Election: Where To Vote In Person

Voters are casting ballots to decide the fate of Berkeley and California’s leaders in November. What to know.

Supporters Of Berkeley Bond Issue L Harken Back To Memories Of 1991 Firestorm

"It was like a moonscape," she said. "And all the redwood trees were sticks."

Berkeley Nov. 8 Election: Deadline To Register Is Today

The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.

Berkeley To Host Virtual Meeting On Telegraph Avenue Redesign Plan

The Telegraph Multimodal Corridor Project​​ will improve safety for those walking, bicycling, and taking transit, city says.

COVID-19 State Of Emergency Set To End February 2023

The state of emergency made it easier for state and local governments to coordinate their pandemic response, officials said.

Berkeley Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting, Drop Boxes

From where to cast an early ballot to deciding on local and statewide candidates — here’s your 2022 Berkeley general election voter guide.

West Berkeley Horizon Transitional Village to stay open until Jan. 1

The 24-hour homeless shelter opened in a West Berkeley warehouse to get more people off the streets during the pandemic.

Berkeley Mayor, County Sheriff Spar Over People's Park Protest Response

A group trying to preserve the park filed a lawsuit against the University of California to block construction of a student housing project.

Berkeley City Council Cancels Special Meeting On Pepper Spray Ban

The Berkeley City Council has cancelled a special meeting about whether to suspend a ban on tear gas, smoke and pepper spray.

Police, Work Crews Clear Homeless Out Of Berkeley's People Park

Dozens of riot-geared police officers and work crews descended upon Berkeley's People Park in the predawn darkness Wednesday.

Real Time Results: Berkeley Elections 2022

Check with Patch for updated Election Day results.

Berkeley Voters Go To The Polls

Voters have had more than a month to choose among candidates in the state’s new universal vote-by-mail system.

Berkeley Councilmember Lori Droste Won’t Seek Third Term

​Berkeley Councilmember Lori Droste cited personal reasons for the decision.

PRESS RELEASE: Berkeley Holds Public Bicycling Discussion

Berkeley, California (Thursday, April 14, 2022) - Share your experiences at a virtual meeting to help make Berkeley a city where bicycli ...

City Of Berkeley: Spring Egg Hunt Planned

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City Of Berkeley: Waterfront Cleanup Planned

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City Of Berkeley: Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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City Of Berkeley: Details Of City's Easter Egg Hunt

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