Politics & Government

Latest on Berkeley Election Battles – Oct. 12 Update

Here's a one-stop update of the most recent news and possible exposés, plus background links, in the Berkeley election battles – including races for mayor, city council, school board and rent board, as well as the 10 ballot measures.

Updated, Oct. 12, 3:45 p.m.

It's hard to keep up with the stream of news and analysis in Berkeley's lively election season with contests for mayor, city council, school board and rent board, not to mention 10 local ballot measures.

To help you stay up to date on developments, here's a list of the most recent coverage from various news sources, followed by links to election information resources:

Find out what's happening in Berkeleywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Berkeleywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Measure S is a step backwards for Berkeley, Oct. 10 (Berkeleyside op-ed column)

Berkeley at a Crossroads, Oct. 10 (East Bay Express)

Who's Spending on Berkeley Ballot Measures? The First Filing of Expenditures, and More, Oct. 9 (Berkeley Daily Planet)

Independent expenditure funds Worthington billboard, Oct. 9 (Bekeleyside)

Watch Berkeley Candidates “Stump Speeches” on YouTube, Oct. 9 (League of Women Voters in Berkeley Daily Planet)

2-minute "Stump Speeches" on YouTube by candidates for mayor, city council and school board (League of Women Voters)

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