A near-fatal bike crash may shift how Berkeley does street design
In 2016, a driver rear-ended Mike Wilson’s wife while she was biking home from work at UC Berkeley. The crash was "100% preventable," Wilson said.
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Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years
"We had to really struggle to close this deficit," said Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani. "We can't do that every time."
Update: New Berkeley security cameras have been approved
That would bring the number of locations where the city has surveillance cameras to 11, with 18 more in the pipeline pending further review.
Berkeley fire chief asks for urgent action to snag new HQ
The monthly rent for the 55,000-square-foot facility in West Berkeley is projected to reach about $121,000.
Berkeley election results: Downtown council seat (5PM)
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Paul Buddenhagen set to return as Berkeley city manager
Buddenhagen was a top deputy in Berkeley before he left to become Emeryville city manager in January 2023.
Berkeley City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to resign
She will continue to serve as city manager until July 10.