Jesse Arreguin

Berkeley considers reparations program to narrow wealth gap for Black residents

Berkeley is weighing proposal to hire a consultant who would help navigate a reparations program for the city’s Black community.

2 years ago

Berkeley votes 7-0 to develop emergency shelter with tent camp option on table

The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday night to direct City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to develop an emergency shelter somewhere in…

4 years ago

Berkeley evicts Marina vehicle dwellers

The city of Berkeley has evicted about 35 homeless people who were living in RVs and vans in the parking…

6 years ago

Berkeley mayor hears citizen concerns at community event

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín attended an event at Westbrae Biergarten in northwest Berkeley Saturday afternoon in an effort to connect…

6 years ago

Detained Cal student to miss start of school

Luis Mora, a University of California, Berkeley student detained by immigration officials for overstaying his visa, will miss the first…

6 years ago

Stoners pack dispensaries as legal pot debuts

Customers crowded into marijuana dispensaries that opened early in the East Bay Monday, the first day recreational marijuana became legal.

6 years ago

Berkeley approves pepper spray for police

The Berkeley City Council voted 6-3 at a special meeting Tuesday to allow the city's police officers to use pepper…

7 years ago

Berkeley denies permit for Sunday rally

The city of Berkeley has denied a permit for a rally planned for Sunday that organizers say is aimed at…

7 years ago

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