Nico Savidge

The Madison Courier

Newsom signs law prompted by Berkeley housing projects that dodged labor standards Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law requiring large developments in California to comply with local labor standards

By: Nico Savidge

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Berkeleyside

Berkeley City Council District 1: Where candidates stand on housing, Hopkins, Flock and more

By: Nico Savidge

Ross Bernet, Laura Babitt, Moni Gangopadhyay, Daria Wrubel and Steve Kromer are vying for the seat representing Northwest Berkeley.

Berkeleyside

Measure U: Will voters back $300M Berkeley infrastructure bond?

By: Nico Savidge

Supporters say Measure U is a good investment in city infrastructure. Opponents question the plan, and whether Berkeley can deliver.

Berkeleyside

How the punks of 924 Gilman beat the odds and built a DIY institution

By: Nico Savidge

The all-ages Berkeley music venue that helped launch Green Day and Operation Ivy is working to buy its building and secure its future.

Berkeleyside

Measure V: Should Berkeley raise sales tax to close budget deficit?

By: Nico Savidge

Officials say Berkeley could close a fire station and make other painful cuts if the sales tax increase fails. Critics say the city should find another way to balance its budget.

Berkeleyside

Berkeley City Council District 8: Elmwood housing plan takes center stage

By: Nico Savidge

Incumbent Mark Humbert supports a plan to allow larger apartments in the Elmwood. Challengers Mari Mendonca and Michael Wallman oppose it.

Berkeleyside

Berkeley's former Cesar Chavez Park is poised to get a new name

By: Nico Savidge

A committee chose Sí Se Puede Park as the new name for the waterfront open space. The City Council is poised to approve the pick next week.

Berkeleyside

Berkeley City Council District 1: Where candidates stand on housing, Hopkins, Flock and more

By: Nico Savidge

Ross Bernet, Laura Babitt, Moni Gangopadhyay, Daria Wrubel and Steve Kromer are vying for the seat representing Northwest Berkeley.

Berkeleyside

Berkeley faces hurdle in plan to rename Cesar Chavez Park

By: Nico Savidge

Berkeley is seeking approval for the name Sí Se Puede Park from the United Farm Workers, which holds a trademark for the phrase.

Berkeleyside

Ashby BART housing: Berkeley advances 174-unit affordable project

By: Nico Savidge

The City Council chose a developer team that wants to build an apartment building and 12 townhomes atop the station’s smaller parking lot. Another 600 units are planned for its larger lot.