TBS Today, May 14

Berkeley is poised to seek a major cash infusion from the state for two high-profile supportive housing projects, at North Berkeley BART and People's Park.

We have the latest.

Plus, a new guest essay: A disability rights advocate shares concerns about construction impacts on sidewalk and bike lane safety — and how he thinks the city is falling short.

Bonus: A recent CalMatters report relates to today's top story. We've shared it here.

Berkeley eyes $80M ask for People’s Park, BART housing

If the Homekey+ grant applications succeed, construction could start in 2027.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Did Newsom’s $3.8 billion hotels-to-housing program pay off? CalMatters filed 100 records requests to find out

Some projects were huge successes. Others were total failures. Dozens remain stuck in limbo. There’s been little accountability.

The Berkeley ScannerCalMatters

When construction shuts down sidewalks, we all lose: Op-ed

“When sidewalks and bike lanes disappear, everyone who is not in a car is forced into unsafe situations,” says Erik Knaresboro in today’s guest essay.

The Berkeley ScannerGuest Essay

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Berkeley extends Flock camera contract; drones postponed

Council put off giving drones and fixed cameras to police but said officers can use Flock license plate readers for another year.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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