Whether as a method of providing government feedback or a vessel for reaching the public, many Berkeley City Council commenters are in agreement: public comment in council meetings can be a valuable tool for the city’s citizens.
An appeals court has blocked a $312 million housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley. The court ruled the project fails to address environmental concerns.
An appellate court ruled Friday that UC Berkeley may not proceed with plans to build student and low-income housing at People’s Park, prompting calls from local and state officials to reform the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, at the heart of the lawsuit.