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Zelda Bronstein

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Elections

How fawning media helped Berkeley’s new mayor win the election

January 2, 2025

The East Bay Times/Mercury News pushed Ishii's candidacy—but the editorial arguments don't hold up to factual scrutiny

Elections

Leading candidates attacked each other, making room for upset in Berkeley

December 26, 2024

Part Two: How an outsider with no political experience became mayor

Elections

How a Yimby candidate with little experience became Berkeley’s next mayor

December 19, 2024

Adena Ishii has never held public office—but had some key endorsements, good luck, and perfect timing.

Housing

Real estate industry seeks state bill to take advantage of key affordable housing bond

August 1, 2024

Wicks measure could override local requirements, make higher profits for private developers.

Development

Pending state bill would allow developers to make more big local land-use decisions

June 25, 2024

Under the radar, a Wicks-Bonta housing bill changes the standards for projects in a way that undermines any professional planning standards.

Housing

The Yimbys think they rule—but there are some serious signs to the contrary

April 1, 2024

The case against the case against "The Case Against Yimbyism."

News + Politics

Are the People’s Park barricades even legal?

March 5, 2024

The operation has already cost $15.1 million.

Housing

Does Scott Wiener understand the basics of the housing market?

December 5, 2023

Based in his recent comments, apparently not.

Housing

New laws seek to end private developer risk, burdening public instead

November 6, 2023

Why should cities and counties guarantee profits for builders and push the costs of growth onto the local taxpayers?

Development

Lots of housing laws. Not much housing

August 1, 2023

Hearing, data show how the state's 'streamlining' supply-side approach is failing.