Dina Katgara

Berkeley Copwatch, an organization formed in 1990 with the intention to “empower and unite the community to resist police abuse” through education and supervision, hosted a virtual forum Wednesday highlighting five events of alleged racist policing in Berkeley during the pandemic. 

At its virtual meeting Wednesday, the UC Board of Regents discussed allocations of state general funds and sustainable practices.

When the pandemic first took force, Bay Area companies Zenbooth and Gehl pivoted from business-as-usual to assist the medical field in advancing the fight against COVID-19.

Despite the pandemic, thrift store Mars Mercantile often has a line around the corner, but another thrift store on the same street, Buffalo Exchange, closed its Telegraph Avenue location permanently.

Ky Boyd, owner of Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood and El Cerrito, was finally able to relight his neon signs and ticket booths Saturday and Sunday to host Popcorn Pick-Up, even if updated health guidelines prevented his plan to reopen the theaters for Thanksgiving.

The city of Berkeley is increasing restrictions after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday a halt on opening efforts in response to increasing COVID-19 cases in the state.

CP Shades, a sustainable fashion brand selling clothing items such as cashmere sweaters and cotton silk dresses, has moved from the Elmwood District to Fourth Street and opened its location Thursday.

As mail-in votes continue to be counted, incumbent Susan Wengraf is leading with 74.56% of the vote for Berkeley City Council District 6 over opponent Richard Illgen, as of press time.

The Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law’s Immigrant Justice and Climate Refugees Working Group held its inaugural event virtually Tuesday.

Berkeley Police Department arrested a suspect shortly after he allegedly tied a noose to a tree at the Berkeley Marina on Thursday.