Judge Orders ICE to Release Berkeley Student
A federal judge ruled that the detention of UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez violated due process.
Berkeley Politics News
In Berkeley, politics news means local government, election results, public policy and civic engagement. Reporting follows the actions of city council, the legislative process and how public decisions affect the area.
Elections
Live Poll
Should Berkeley allow more housing development in existing neighborhoods like Elmwood?
Berkeley Voters Decide Four Council Races
Voters in four City Council districts are choosing representatives in contests over housing, bike lanes, and Israel.
City Hall
Live Poll
Would you support a new parcel tax to fund a Berkeley public bank?
Berkeley Voters Weigh Public Bank Parcel Tax
Measure Z would fund a proposed city-owned public bank through a six-year parcel tax on property improvements.
Law
Live Poll
Should city governments be allowed to clear homeless encampments during public health emergencies?
Ninth Circuit Authorizes Berkeley to Clear Encampment
The federal court ruled that a city park encampment poses a public health emergency due to leptospirosis.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Should religious institutions play an active role in political advocacy and community mobilization?
Berkeley Students Join No Kings Civic Engagement Movement
Pacific School of Religion members advocate for early voting through a dedicated institutional campaign.
Immigration
Berkeley Student Detained by ICE at SFO
UC Berkeley Haas student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez remains in ICE detention after an airport arrest, with her attorney preparing a habeas corpus challenge.
Coverage takes in municipal ordinances, election outcomes, public hearings and city budget debates. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it as policy decisions move from local boards to public implementation. Berkeley policy frequently hinges on balancing housing density with historical preservation and environmental standards. Budget discussions and public comment periods remain the most consistent drivers of local political activity.