BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 30, 2023
Matt Brown
Executive News Editor
Matt Brown is the executive news editor for summer 2022. He joined the news department in Fall 2020 and has worked as the lead city government reporter for two terms and lead schools and communities reporter for one term. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter @maattttbrown
Campus
MARCH 21, 2023
Woman found dead in tent at People's Park
An unidentified female adult was found dead Tuesday in a tent at People’s Park, according to UC Berkeley spokesperson Dan Mogulof.
Campus
MARCH 21, 2023
Woman found dead in tent at People's Park
An unidentified female adult was found dead Tuesday in a tent at People’s Park, according to UC Berkeley spokesperson Dan Mogulof.
Fall Orientation 2022
AUGUST 26, 2022
UC Berkeley's feathered friends frolic in fluff, foster community
From an unprovoked attack on a lover to a mysterious disappearance, a blindsided tragedy to a rebound turned companion, Annie’s stay at the Campanile can be read as a pitch for a prime-time novella.
Fall Orientation 2022
AUGUST 26, 2022
UC Berkeley's feathered friends frolic in fluff, foster community
From an unprovoked attack on a lover to a mysterious disappearance, a blindsided tragedy to a rebound turned companion, Annie’s stay at the Campanile can be read as a pitch for a prime-time novella.
Local Schools
AUGUST 26, 2022
Former Berkeley school district student alleges sexual abuse, files lawsuit against district, former teacher
A former Berkeley Unified School District student has filed a civil lawsuit against the district and a former teacher, alleging sexual abuse she endured at the former REALM Charter School, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Local Schools
AUGUST 26, 2022
Former Berkeley school district student alleges sexual abuse, files lawsuit against district, former teacher
A former Berkeley Unified School District student has filed a civil lawsuit against the district and a former teacher, alleging sexual abuse she endured at the former REALM Charter School, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Obituary
AUGUST 25, 2022
'Wonderful memories': Campanile falcon found dead west of campus
Only two months after graduating from "flight school," Campanile peregrine falcon Lindsay was found dead on the West edge of UC Berkeley's campus.
Obituary
AUGUST 25, 2022
'Wonderful memories': Campanile falcon found dead west of campus
Only two months after graduating from "flight school," Campanile peregrine falcon Lindsay was found dead on the West edge of UC Berkeley's campus.
Campus
AUGUST 16, 2022
Bear Transit updates north, south campus safety lines effective Aug. 21
UC Berkeley Bear Transit will begin updated night and daytime routes ahead of the fall 2022 semester, according to the campus parking and transportation website.
Campus
AUGUST 16, 2022
Bear Transit updates north, south campus safety lines effective Aug. 21
UC Berkeley Bear Transit will begin updated night and daytime routes ahead of the fall 2022 semester, according to the campus parking and transportation website.
State
AUGUST 15, 2022
California becomes first state to mandate free school meals
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation implementing the Universal Meals Program, a state mandate that all public and charter schools provide at least two free meals every day for students upon request.
State
AUGUST 15, 2022
California becomes first state to mandate free school meals
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation implementing the Universal Meals Program, a state mandate that all public and charter schools provide at least two free meals every day for students upon request.
Local Schools
AUGUST 14, 2022
Berkeley school district updates COVID-19 protocols ahead of upcoming school year
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, released new COVID-19 health protocols ahead of the upcoming school year in light of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC.
Local Schools
AUGUST 14, 2022
Berkeley school district updates COVID-19 protocols ahead of upcoming school year
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, released new COVID-19 health protocols ahead of the upcoming school year in light of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC.
State
AUGUST 11, 2022
California launches college savings accounts for all newborns
California launched the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, or CalKIDS, making all newborns and low-income public school students eligible for a state funded college savings account, according to a Wednesday press release.
State
AUGUST 11, 2022
California launches college savings accounts for all newborns
California launched the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, or CalKIDS, making all newborns and low-income public school students eligible for a state funded college savings account, according to a Wednesday press release.
Campus
AUGUST 03, 2022
Appeals court temporarily halts construction, further demolition at People's Park following protests
In an unannounced overnight move, UC Berkeley began the process of fencing off People’s Park for construction of student housing Wednesday morning.
Campus
AUGUST 03, 2022
Appeals court temporarily halts construction, further demolition at People's Park following protests
In an unannounced overnight move, UC Berkeley began the process of fencing off People’s Park for construction of student housing Wednesday morning.
Campus
JULY 29, 2022
Molecular and cell biology department announces death of undergraduate
UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology Department announced the death of campus undergraduate and department member Britney Ng in a department-wide email Friday.
Campus
JULY 29, 2022
Molecular and cell biology department announces death of undergraduate
UC Berkeley's Molecular and Cell Biology Department announced the death of campus undergraduate and department member Britney Ng in a department-wide email Friday.
