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.
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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.
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.