City budget

'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.

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.

City considers 10% budget cuts, with $29M deficit possible

That's on top of the hiring freeze that began last year and is projected to continue.

Berkeley approves balanced budget in split vote

"We need to make some of the hard decisions now because it doesn't get any easier," Councilman Brent Blackaby said Tuesday night.

Berkeley faces 'tough choices' as budget talks continue

Money for an affordable housing program may be on the chopping block. A citywide hiring freeze is already in place.