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.
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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.
Berkeley officials urge PG&E to underground local power lines
A California Senate bill approved in 2023 made federal money available for projects to underground utility lines.
Berkeley officials call for action after Marin Ave. jogger fatality
Walk Bike Berkeley called the roadway "fundamentally unsafe" in a letter this week. Council is set to consider the subject Tuesday night.
Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime rose 15% in 2023
Crime levels are "returning to or surpassing pre-pandemic levels," with increases across nearly all major violent and property crimes, BPD said.