BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
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City
APRIL 26, 2023
Berkeley City Council declares sister city program, hears public comment
Berkeley City Council announced a new sister city program, funding for traffic safety updates and a waste rate schedule in Tuesday meetings.
City
APRIL 26, 2023
Berkeley City Council declares sister city program, hears public comment
Berkeley City Council announced a new sister city program, funding for traffic safety updates and a waste rate schedule in Tuesday meetings.
Local Schools
MAY 10, 2022
Bike to the Moon Week launches fitness, sustainability for BUSD schools
Students, families and faculty of Alameda County school districts are gearing up to collectively travel 286,900 miles this week, their goal of reaching the distance to the moon using alternative modes of transportation.
Local Schools
MAY 10, 2022
Bike to the Moon Week launches fitness, sustainability for BUSD schools
Students, families and faculty of Alameda County school districts are gearing up to collectively travel 286,900 miles this week, their goal of reaching the distance to the moon using alternative modes of transportation.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
‘Community and connection’: City, campus reflect on anti-racism reforms
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Local Schools
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Washington Elementary School renaming decision delayed to June
Controversy over Yuri Kochiyama, one of seven names on the short list for the renaming of Washington Elementary School, has resulted in a delay of the process until the end of the school year.
Local Schools
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Washington Elementary School renaming decision delayed to June
Controversy over Yuri Kochiyama, one of seven names on the short list for the renaming of Washington Elementary School, has resulted in a delay of the process until the end of the school year.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
‘Time to save lives’: Berkeley school district, community debate vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandates and updates on Black Lives Matter and Latinx resolutions were up for discussion at the Berkeley school board’s Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
‘Time to save lives’: Berkeley school district, community debate vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandates and updates on Black Lives Matter and Latinx resolutions were up for discussion at the Berkeley school board’s Wednesday meeting.
Local Schools
JULY 02, 2020
Berkeley school district votes to rename 2 schools, move to police-free schools
Discussion of equity in education dominated Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting, at which the board voted to discontinue the names of two Berkeley elementary schools.
Local Schools
JULY 02, 2020
Berkeley school district votes to rename 2 schools, move to police-free schools
Discussion of equity in education dominated Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting, at which the board voted to discontinue the names of two Berkeley elementary schools.
Local Schools
JUNE 15, 2020
Berkeley school district board unanimously approves Black Lives Matter resolution
The Berkeley Unified School District board unanimously approved a Black Lives Matter resolution Wednesday.
Local Schools
JUNE 15, 2020
Berkeley school district board unanimously approves Black Lives Matter resolution
The Berkeley Unified School District board unanimously approved a Black Lives Matter resolution Wednesday.
Local Schools
JUNE 03, 2020
Berkeley school district to provide meals, produce, groceries throughout summer
Berkeley Unified School District unveiled the plan for its summer free meal program Wednesday, which will continue through August 17.
Local Schools
JUNE 03, 2020
Berkeley school district to provide meals, produce, groceries throughout summer
Berkeley Unified School District unveiled the plan for its summer free meal program Wednesday, which will continue through August 17.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Berkeley teachers, supporters rally at school district board meeting
On Wednesday, about 400 teachers, students and community members rallied before the Berkeley Unified School District board meeting for a contract campaign led by the Berkeley Federation of Teachers and Berkeley Council of Classified Employees.
Local Schools
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Berkeley teachers, supporters rally at school district board meeting
On Wednesday, about 400 teachers, students and community members rallied before the Berkeley Unified School District board meeting for a contract campaign led by the Berkeley Federation of Teachers and Berkeley Council of Classified Employees.
Local Schools
JUNE 10, 2019
Berkeley school district to launch program for free summer meals
The program will begin June 17 and will take place at three schools: Berkeley Arts Magnet School at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School and Berkeley High School.
Local Schools
JUNE 10, 2019
Berkeley school district to launch program for free summer meals
The program will begin June 17 and will take place at three schools: Berkeley Arts Magnet School at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School and Berkeley High School.
