Aidan Hill announces mayoral candidacy for 2020 election
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Aidan Hill, vice-chair of the Berkeley Homeless Commission and known local activist, has announced they will run for mayor of Berkeley in 2020.
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announces policy to preserve affordable housing
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a press conference Feb. 20 to unveil the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a city ordinance aimed at preserving affordable housing in Berkeley.
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Berkeley High School students share sexual assault experiences, outline safety demands at school district meeting
Berkeley High School students recounted sexual assault experiences and outlined student safety demands at the Berkeley Unified School District meeting Feb. 19.
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Berkeley City Council asks public to vote on final name for reconfigured stretch of Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley City Council narrowed down 913 submissions from the public to rename the reconfigured two-block stretch of Shattuck Avenue “East” and is asking community members to vote on the final submissions.
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BART considers raising parking fees, ridership promotions
BART’s Board of Directors discussed switching to a demand-based pricing system for parking lots and potential promotions to encourage general ridership at its Feb. 13 meeting.
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Berkeleyside alleges Berkeley school district violated 1st Amendment
Online-based Berkeley news outlet Berkeleyside has leveled allegations against the Berkeley Unified School District claiming the school district violated its 1st Amendment rights at a Berkeley High School protest against the school district’s handling of Title IX cases.
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Berkeley homeowners can receive $3,000 rebate for seismic upgrades
The Earthquake Brace and Bolt program is offering a rebate to Berkeley homeowners for seismic upgrades on their house’s foundations.
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Berkeley school district administrators respond to student demands amid lawsuit
In the wake of student-organized protests at Berkeley High School, Berkeley Unified School District administrators are responding to student demands.
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Berkeley-based KPFA radio station building scheduled for auction because of unpaid taxes
The KPFA radio building on Martin Luther King Jr. Way is scheduled to be put up for auction beginning March 20 because of unpaid property taxes.
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Feelmore Adult opens 2nd location in Downtown Berkeley
Feelmore Adult, an adult entertainment store and sex shop, opened a Berkeley location Jan. 2 on Shattuck Avenue. The Berkeley location is smaller compared to its other location in Oakland, according to store owner Nenna Joiner.
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