The District 7 election in Berkeley features candidates James Chang and Cecilia Lunaparra, with a focus on student safety, People's Park, and affordable housing. [ more ]
Four candidates are competing in a special election for a vacant Berkeley City Council seat, focusing on key issues like housing affordability, revitalization, and public safety. [ more ]
Berkeley councilor Rigel Robinson resigns, citing harassment, burn out
Berkeley City Councilmember Rigel Robinson has resigned his seat, citing escalating harassment, burnout, and a need to prioritize his family.
Robinson's decision comes after a long period of wrestling with the pressures of public office and the controversies surrounding the People's Park housing project. [ more ]
City wraps up planning for North Berkeley BART housing with vote on design rules
Berkeley City Council approves looser design rules for housing development at North Berkeley BART station, clearing the way for a proposal to build 750 apartments, half of which would be affordable.
Pro-density organizations and Berkeley's Planning Commission support the changes, while many neighbors argue that the envisioned housing project is too large and doesn't reflect the desires of existing residents. [ more ]