Berkeley's decision to cut part-time jobs and halt the waterfront monitor program highlights the city's ongoing struggle with a significant budget deficit, prompting unprecedented layoffs.
The communications didn't lead to any deals between Evolutionary Homes and Berkeley. Bartlett and any other Berkeley officials that had contact with Evolutionary Homes have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
Under the proposed regulations, homeowners in some parts of the Berkeley Hills may be required to remove vegetation within 5 feet of their homes to reduce wildfire risk.
The second Trump administration's efforts to dramatically transform the federal government have included executive orders to fire staff, shut down federal programs and agencies, and deport student protesters.