BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 26, 2023
Law & Justice
MAY 14, 2020
Berkeley Police Review Commission discusses COVID-19 impact on Berkeley police
Berkeley Police Review Commission chair Kitty Calavita updated the commission on the details of how the Berkeley Police Department is dealing with the new situations created by COVID-19 at its regular meeting Wednesday.
Law & Justice
MAY 14, 2020
Berkeley Police Review Commission discusses COVID-19 impact on Berkeley police
Berkeley Police Review Commission chair Kitty Calavita updated the commission on the details of how the Berkeley Police Department is dealing with the new situations created by COVID-19 at its regular meeting Wednesday.
Campus
MAY 07, 2020
UC Berkeley in process of buying property on Walnut Street for student housing
UC Berkeley is in the process of buying a property on Walnut Street as part of its plan to create more housing for students, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Campus
MAY 07, 2020
UC Berkeley in process of buying property on Walnut Street for student housing
UC Berkeley is in the process of buying a property on Walnut Street as part of its plan to create more housing for students, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Law & Justice
MAY 06, 2020
‘The backlog is just going to get bigger’: COVID-19 in the asylum process
For many asylum-seekers residing in the United States, reading the words “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public” creates a sinking feeling in their stomachs.
Law & Justice
MAY 06, 2020
‘The backlog is just going to get bigger’: COVID-19 in the asylum process
For many asylum-seekers residing in the United States, reading the words “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Offices Temporarily Closed to the Public” creates a sinking feeling in their stomachs.
Campus
MAY 01, 2020
UC Berkeley student files class-action complaint against UC Board of Regents for tuition reimbursement
Filed against the UC Board of Regents on Tuesday, a class-action complaint is demanding reimbursement of campus fees for students after the transition to virtual instruction.
Campus
MAY 01, 2020
UC Berkeley student files class-action complaint against UC Board of Regents for tuition reimbursement
Filed against the UC Board of Regents on Tuesday, a class-action complaint is demanding reimbursement of campus fees for students after the transition to virtual instruction.
Law & Justice
APRIL 19, 2020
Advocates call on CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to release more prison inmates in light of COVID-19
Advocates are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to release thousands of prison inmates who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Law & Justice
APRIL 19, 2020
Advocates call on CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to release more prison inmates in light of COVID-19
Advocates are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to release thousands of prison inmates who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Local Businesses
APRIL 13, 2020
'Move quickly and provide relief': State, local governments try to ease pressure on small businesses
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to both the state and local governments trying to relieve economic pressure off of businesses. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released updated statements regarding state assistance to small businesses.
Local Businesses
APRIL 13, 2020
'Move quickly and provide relief': State, local governments try to ease pressure on small businesses
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to both the state and local governments trying to relieve economic pressure off of businesses. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released updated statements regarding state assistance to small businesses.
Research & Ideas
APRIL 03, 2020
Study shows energy systems can be impacted by climate change
In a study published Feb. 17, a team of scientists from Switzerland, Sweden, Australia and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that energy systems can be notably impacted by climate variations.
Research & Ideas
APRIL 03, 2020
Study shows energy systems can be impacted by climate change
In a study published Feb. 17, a team of scientists from Switzerland, Sweden, Australia and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that energy systems can be notably impacted by climate variations.
ASUC Elections 2020
MARCH 20, 2020
Victoria Vera launches independent campaign for ASUC president
Campus junior Victoria Vera is aiming to promote affordability, accountability and accessibility at UC Berkeley through the ASUC presidential office.
ASUC Elections 2020
MARCH 20, 2020
Victoria Vera launches independent campaign for ASUC president
Campus junior Victoria Vera is aiming to promote affordability, accountability and accessibility at UC Berkeley through the ASUC presidential office.
Campus
MARCH 07, 2020
Protesters, community members attend People's Park open house
Community members and protesters attended the second open house hosted by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies regarding the proposed housing project at People’s Park on March 4.
Campus
MARCH 07, 2020
Protesters, community members attend People's Park open house
Community members and protesters attended the second open house hosted by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies regarding the proposed housing project at People’s Park on March 4.
City
MARCH 02, 2020
City of Berkeley officials organize Interstate 80 underpass cleanup
On Feb. 29, the city of Berkeley Mayor’s Office organized a cleanup of the area under the underpass on the east side of Interstate 80 and University Avenue for the homeless community residing there. The cleanup effort had more than 20 people assisting, including Mayor Jesse Arreguín, city Councilmembers Sophie Hahn and Rigel Robinson, city staff and homeless service organizations.
City
MARCH 02, 2020
City of Berkeley officials organize Interstate 80 underpass cleanup
On Feb. 29, the city of Berkeley Mayor’s Office organized a cleanup of the area under the underpass on the east side of Interstate 80 and University Avenue for the homeless community residing there. The cleanup effort had more than 20 people assisting, including Mayor Jesse Arreguín, city Councilmembers Sophie Hahn and Rigel Robinson, city staff and homeless service organizations.
