Harassment is democracy’s destruction: Op-ed
In today's guest essay, 11 current and former Berkeley elected officials condemn political intimidation and harassment.
Guest Essay
Golden Gate Fields: Who's getting the better deal? Op-ed
"Are we paying for development potential the public may never be permitted to realize?" asks landscape architect Brennan Cox in today's guest essay.
Vote yes on Measure Z for a Berkeley public bank: Op-ed
"We deserve a financial institution guided by the needs and values of Berkeley, with the benefits … flowing back to our community."
4 questions to ask before you vote on Measure Z: Op-ed
Measure Z asks Berkeley taxpayers to fund a regional bank without requiring neighboring cities to contribute, the authors write.
Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed
Measure U lacks clear project commitments, write Geoffrey Lomax and Isabelle Gaston, who favor a more focused infrastructure bond.
Berkeley fire chief on why he backs measures V and U: Op-ed
Emergency response times and aging fire stations are at stake, writes Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague in this guest essay.
Berkeley has a 30-year plan. Its leadership must match: Op-ed
Berkeley has a plan to tackle its $2 billion infrastructure backlog. The authors say it needs strong leadership to see it through.