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Wealthy neighborhoods need to take on more housing, West Berkeley council reps say
City could change zoning rules for Solano, College and North Shattuck to encourage construction
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Election 2022: Who’s running for City Council, auditor in Berkeley
There are two contested races for Berkeley City Council in 2022, while two members are cruising unopposed to re-election.
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City secures $15M state earmark to improve Berkeley Marina
The Berkeley Marina is slated to receive an influx of cash following a successful lobbying campaign for a $15 million earmark from the state.
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Budget: Berkeley set to ramp up funding for street paving
The City Council approved the $733 million biennial budget for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years Tuesday night.
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New state housing laws curb power of Berkeley homeowners
The fight over a plan to build a 6-story apartment building on a vacant lot illustrates a power shift driven by California’s housing crisis.
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Council approves 7-story housing at Ashby, North Berkeley BART stations
The projects could bring more than 5,400 new residents to the city and result in 465 new jobs, according to staff.
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From downtown to single-family blocks, Berkeley eyes big zoning changes
The city could remove limits on tall buildings downtown, and provide quick approval for small apartments in most neighborhoods.
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Worried about wildfires, City Council limits number of ADUs in Berkeley Hills
Critics say the move won’t make the Berkeley Hills safer during a wildfire, but will block new housing from wealthy neighborhoods.
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Berkeley redistricting: How new City Council boundaries could affect you
Berkeley’s Independent Redistricting Commission is expected to make its choice for a new map over the coming weeks.
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Building a cottage in your Berkeley yard? Just make sure to tell the neighbors.
Homeowners in the Berkeley flatlands can now build two-story accessory dwelling units in their yards — as long as they inform their neighbors and tenants first.
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Buffy Wicks considers legal changes to prevent educator sexual misconduct from getting ‘swept under the rug’
Prompted by Berkeleyside’s investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a Berkeley High teacher, Wicks is considering changes to the California Public Records Act and Education Code.