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Berkeley Considering Big Boost To Minimum Wage
How does a 30% wage hike sound to you? It could become a reality, for thousands of minimum wage workers in Berkeley.
Berkeley Mayor To Sit Farther Away From Rival At Meetings
A political feud between Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates and a rival city councilmember has turned into a grown-up game of musical chairs.
Berkeley Voters Narrowly Reject Sit-Lie Ban
Berkeley voters have narrowly defeated a controversial measure that would have banned sitting on sidewalks in the city’s commercial areas.
Berkeley Council Approves Public Vote On Sit-Lie Ban
After a lengthy debate, the Berkeley City Council voted 6-3 early Wednesday morning in favor of putting a measure on the November ballot that would prohibit sitting on sidewalks near businesses during daytime hours.
Berkeley Council Considers Putting Sidewalk Sitting Ban On Ballot
City leaders in Berkeley are considering Tuesday night whether to put a measure before voters this November that bans sitting on public sidewalks, a plan backed by the city’s mayor.
Berkeley Mayor Wants To Ban Sitting On Sidewalks
Berkeley voters may be asked this November to consider a measure that would ban sitting on the city’s commercial sidewalks.
Berkeley’s City Council To Vote On Downtown Development Proposal
It’s a proposal that Mayor Tom Bates is convinced will draw businesses to the community, not to mention create opportunities for more people to live and work near public transit.
Staunch Environmentalists Fight Berkeley Recycling Expansion Plan
Berkeley, long a haven of green consumerism is looking to expand its plastic recycling, but surprisingly, the plan is facing opposition from hardcore environmentalists.
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