City Council

Volunteers brave the rain for Berkeley wildfire cleanup

Hundreds of local residents, including many Cal students, dug, hacked, snipped, bagged, shoveled and raked Saturday — most of the time in rain.

Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts

Thirty-eight of the positions are filled and 100 are vacant. The budget plan has been published. It will be presented to the budget committee Thursday.

Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns

A new citywide "budget reduction plan" is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.

Exclusive: Rashi Kesarwani will not seek re-election

In a deep-dive interview with The Scanner, she looked back at her nearly eight years as the Berkeley City Council member for District 1.

Golden Gate Fields deal set to create sweeping public park

Officials announced the effort Tuesday, calling it a "dream come true" and a "once-in-a-generation opportunity."

Berkeley delays controversial Flock vote to June 2

"Fatigue and time constraints do not support thoughtful, sound decision-making," the mayor's office said Wednesday.

Berkeley mayor says no to Flock. Will council follow suit?

A new proposal from Mayor Adena Ishii "opposes the renewal, approval, or authorization of any contract with Flock Safety."