Berkeley Decriminalizes Psychedelics
The Berkeley City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that will “de-emphasize the use of City funds and resources” to enforce criminal laws against the possession and cultivation o
Ninth Circuit Tosses Berkeley’s Ban on Natural Gas
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ordinance Monday, ruling that the city is preempted by federal energy rules.
Berkeley City Manager Withheld Key Details About Police Chief Appointee’s Past
Berkeley City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley is under fire for failing to disclose claims of sexual misconduct against the woman she chose to head Berkeley’s police department.
Youth Voting Measures Keep Getting Passed — But Not Implemented
Frustration is growing in Alameda and Berkeley, where two youth voting measures were never implemented by the county registrar.
Mike Madrid: It’s Time to End Our Sister City Relationships With Russia
"Fewer than a dozen California cities have formalized sister city relationships with Russian cities — but among them are some of the largest and most influential in the state, including Los Angeles (St. Petersburg), Long Beach (Sochi) and San Diego (Vladivostok). These cities should heed Zelensky’s call and renounce their sister city relationships with their Russian counterparts."
The Best California Cities to Live In
Two California cities have made the top 10 of Niche’s list of the Best Cities to Live In in 2022.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
2022’s Best and Worst College Towns
Find out which California cities offer the most for local students — and which ones don’t.
Former Berkeley Mayoral Candidate Convicted of Stealing Baby Goat
During the campaign, Wayne Hsiung insisted his potential jail stint wouldn’t interfere with his duties as mayor.
David White is Santa Monica’s Next City Manager
Santa Monica's rocky search for a new city manager finally ended last week with the selection of David White.