Solano Stroll in peril in Berkeley without $300K from city
Organizers say security measures, including street barricades, have driven up costs and may threaten the event's survival.
City budget
How will Berkeley budget cuts affect Berkeley Fire?
The worst impacts have been staved off for now, but CERT and the city's new Street Trauma Prevention program are still at risk.
Berkeley hopes new budget strategy will curb rising costs
Faced with a persistent structural deficit, Berkeley is trying to figure out how to live within its means — while upholding its values.
Berkeley eyes $80M ask for People's Park, BART housing
If the Homekey+ applications succeed, construction could start in 2027.
'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed
In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station 4.
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.