What the CPUC is considering is the wrong direction and could set back local and state clean energy efforts.
Kate Harrison
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Opinion: Yes on Measure M
The measure is family-friendly with exemptions for a family’s primary residence and owner-occupied buildings of four units or less.
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Opinion: ‘Social housing’ is the best way to ensure that everyone has a stable home
Social housing ensures that people of all income levels — including teachers, artists, activists, students, and working families — have access to dignified stable housing.
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Opinion: Berkeley needs 100% zero-emission transportation this decade
Berkeley must pressure the state to accelerate our transition to an electric future as fast as possible.
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Opinion: Elect Norman La Force to the parks board for his leadership and commitment to environmental goals
He has a record of close to 40 years of making parks, creating recreational opportunities, saving wildlife and protecting habitat
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Opinion: Climate equity now — vote yes on Measure HH
We have broken so many climate-related records in 2020 that it’s hard to keep track. We must pass Measure HH, Berkeley’s Climate Equity Action Fund.
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Opinion: Why we support Berkeley Measure II for police accountability
It will create an independent agency to investigate civilian complaints and ensure effective civilian oversight of police conduct
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Opinion: The majority of Berkeley City Council members agree: Re-elect Mayor Jesse Arreguín
He has been a leader in bringing clean energy options to residents, reducing the city’s carbon footprint, and creating programs to help and house the homeless.
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Opinion: Berkeley’s new programs are getting the homeless rehoused. Vote ‘yes’ on Measure P to expand these initiatives
Measure P will replicate the successful soda tax to ensure funds are appropriately used. It places an additional surcharge on high real estate transactions to help those in need regain housing and rebuild their lives.
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Opinion: We must keep Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley
It might feel like it’s happening in the distant future, but we have to face the reality now: if nothing is done, Berkeley will lose its only active hospital.
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Opinion: Labels are easy, community is hard
Let’s come together and build affordable housing while allowing the community some voice at the beginning of a project’s approval process.
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Opinion: Why Berkeley must withdraw from Urban Shield
The importance of Urban Shield in training police to respond to disasters is exaggerated. Berkeley should exit the program to rebuild good faith between police and people of color.