Coming this November: a mayoral election to see who replaces four-term Mayor Tom Bates that involves a liberal pragmatist facing off against a tag team of ardent progressives. But there’s more! Berkeley City Council Districts two, three, five, and six are all up for grabs.
Berkeley Police Chief Michael Meehan resigned Wednesday amid ongoing criticism over his leadership. Capt. Andrew Greenwood has already been tapped as acting chief.
'If you want more of something, subsidize it; if you want less of something, tax it.'
The decision was partly due to a 2030 state deadline requiring hospitals be able to withstand a major earthquake.
Hayward City Manager Fran David has announced her retirement after more than 30 years in the public sector.
The tax man will not cometh for Davis’ sugary beverages after all.
"Going to the bathroom should not be something that threatens the people of San Francisco," the supervisor said.
City leaders recently voted to consider placing the item on the June 2016 ballot, despite impassioned objections from local business owners. The potential impacts of such a policy are now being studied by city staff.
About that 21+ smoking rule: Never mind.
The council approved a $500,000 home loan for police Chief Michael Meehan back in November 2009.