Photo of the month: Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
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Berkeley firefighters prepare a woman for transport to Highland Hospital on June 30, 2026, after the cyclist and driver collided in North Berkeley. Ariel Nava Photo |
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Reader comments: Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
This June 24 story covers the Berkeley City Council's budget approval for FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28. This reporting received the most comments of any story in June. Here are a few comments from the TBS website and social media accounts: |
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“The council has proven again that they lack the will and financial acumen to cut spending to sustainable levels.”
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“I won't be extorted into another tax hike. The city can threaten to shut down BFD and BPD all they want.”
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“Been saying 'affordable housing' for almost a decade now … still looking for it.”
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“The talk of cutting public safety, alone, was reprehensible. But yeah, kudos to them for doing the right thing, I suppose.”
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“Berkeley will continue to spend tens of millions more than we receive in revenue, and more than double the per capita spending of Albany.”
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“Outside of police, what’s more essential? Good job Berkeley.”
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Last month's poll results
We asked readers whether they would vote for a 0.5% sales tax increase to help generate $10 million annually for the city, and they were adamantly against it.
No
69%
Yes
22%
Unsure
8%
Council unanimously approved the two-year budget on June 23. |
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Take our latest reader poll
The Berkeley City Council recently approved Hopkins Street bike lanes after years of debate. The plan, which includes paving and pedestrian improvements, is estimated to cost about $20 million.
With Hopkins Street scheduled to be repaved in 2027-28, we are asking Scanner readers if they support the plan to add protected bike lanes on Hopkins.
Answer this month's reader poll and email us your feedback!
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