BERKELEY'S NEWS • MAY 24, 2023
California State Assembly
Obituary
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
'A fearless trailblazer': Berkeley’s 1st Asian American council member, Ying Lee, dies
Ying Lee, Berkeley’s first Asian American city councilmember, has died, leaving behind a memory of her kind spirit and fierce activism.
Obituary
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
'A fearless trailblazer': Berkeley’s 1st Asian American council member, Ying Lee, dies
Ying Lee, Berkeley’s first Asian American city councilmember, has died, leaving behind a memory of her kind spirit and fierce activism.
State
JUNE 29, 2022
‘We are not there yet’: State legislature passes constitutional amendment to codify right to abortion
The California State Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that makes the right to abortion and contraceptives explicit Monday, according to a state Senate press release.
State
JUNE 29, 2022
‘We are not there yet’: State legislature passes constitutional amendment to codify right to abortion
The California State Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that makes the right to abortion and contraceptives explicit Monday, according to a state Senate press release.
State
MARCH 29, 2022
CA eviction protection bill sparks opposition
California tenants who have already applied for the state’s rental assistance program cannot be evicted if they’ve applied before March 31, states AB 2179, a bill approved by the California State Assembly on Monday.
State
MARCH 29, 2022
CA eviction protection bill sparks opposition
California tenants who have already applied for the state’s rental assistance program cannot be evicted if they’ve applied before March 31, states AB 2179, a bill approved by the California State Assembly on Monday.
Campus
MARCH 13, 2022
Proposed legislation would allow increased UC Berkeley fall 2022 enrollment
The California State Legislature introduced a bill which would nullify the decision requiring UC Berkeley to reduce in-person enrollment for fall 2022.
Campus
MARCH 13, 2022
Proposed legislation would allow increased UC Berkeley fall 2022 enrollment
The California State Legislature introduced a bill which would nullify the decision requiring UC Berkeley to reduce in-person enrollment for fall 2022.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2021
CA legislation passed to address homelessness, housing affordability
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation as part of a $22 billion package meant to address homelessness, mental health services and housing affordability.
State
OCTOBER 08, 2021
CA legislation passed to address homelessness, housing affordability
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation as part of a $22 billion package meant to address homelessness, mental health services and housing affordability.
UC
APRIL 27, 2021
'A great honor': George Kieffer, Charlene Zettel reflect on terms as UC regents
Beginning their terms as the UC system emerged from the financial crisis of 2008 and ending amid a pandemic, George Kieffer and Charlene Zettel retired from the UC Board of Regents in March after a 12-year career.
UC
APRIL 27, 2021
'A great honor': George Kieffer, Charlene Zettel reflect on terms as UC regents
Beginning their terms as the UC system emerged from the financial crisis of 2008 and ending amid a pandemic, George Kieffer and Charlene Zettel retired from the UC Board of Regents in March after a 12-year career.
Local Businesses
DECEMBER 06, 2020
Berkeley community reflects on Sack's Coffee House closure
Sack’s Coffee House, a popular Elmwood neighborhood cafe, permanently closed its doors after about 11 years in business.
Local Businesses
DECEMBER 06, 2020
Berkeley community reflects on Sack's Coffee House closure
Sack’s Coffee House, a popular Elmwood neighborhood cafe, permanently closed its doors after about 11 years in business.
Elections 2020
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
Incumbent Buffy Wicks wins race for CA State Assembly District 15 seat
Incumbent Buffy Wicks won against opponent Sara Brink with 85.9% of the vote for the District 15 seat of the California State Assembly, as of press time.
Elections 2020
NOVEMBER 04, 2020
Incumbent Buffy Wicks wins race for CA State Assembly District 15 seat
Incumbent Buffy Wicks won against opponent Sara Brink with 85.9% of the vote for the District 15 seat of the California State Assembly, as of press time.
Campus
OCTOBER 06, 2020
'Highly regarded': 1st 4 women elected to CA State Assembly had ties to Berkeley
Oct. 3 marked the 150th anniversary of the UC Board of Regents’ 1870 decision to admit female students, further serving as a reminder of the political and cultural impacts four women had when elected to the 1918 California State Assembly.
Campus
OCTOBER 06, 2020
'Highly regarded': 1st 4 women elected to CA State Assembly had ties to Berkeley
Oct. 3 marked the 150th anniversary of the UC Board of Regents’ 1870 decision to admit female students, further serving as a reminder of the political and cultural impacts four women had when elected to the 1918 California State Assembly.
State
JUNE 28, 2020
'It is never wrong to give people fair opportunity': Californians to vote on ACA 5
ACA 5, a proposition that would repeal California’s ban on affirmative action policies in public universities, will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
State
JUNE 28, 2020
'It is never wrong to give people fair opportunity': Californians to vote on ACA 5
ACA 5, a proposition that would repeal California’s ban on affirmative action policies in public universities, will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
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