Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Berkeley City Council Meeting

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a Berkeley City Council meeting, accusing members of being bought by the Jewish community and heckling a Holocaust survivor. They shouted anti-Israel slogans and interrupted discussions on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Repeal of Berkeley's Natural Gas Ban

Berkeley is repealing a ban on natural gas hookups in new homes due to a court ruling, which may slow but not stop the move towards electrification.

Antisemitic Riot at Berkeley City Council Meeting

An antisemitic riot broke out at a Berkeley City Council meeting discussing Holocaust Remembrance Day. The mayor condemned the behavior, and UC Berkeley has been a hotbed of radical activism and antisemitism. Congress is investigating antisemitism at Berkeley and other campuses.

Berkeley, California's Natural Gas Ban Repeal

Berkeley, California agrees to stop enforcing a ban on natural gas hookups in new construction after a four-year court battle, citing compliance with federal energy laws. The ban was part of the city's effort to combat climate change but faced legal challenges from industry groups.