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Word Search: Highlights of the City of Berkeley
You can find the answer key here. Kate Finman is the lead student government reporter. Contact her at kfinman@dailycal.org. → Read More
Crossword: 2020 in Retrospect
You can find the answers here. Kate Finman is the lead student government reporter. Contact her at [email protected]. Maya Akkaraju is a deputy news editor. Contact her at [email protected]. → Read More
ASUC Senate promotes student advocacy initiatives
The ASUC Senate focused on student advocacy initiatives at its Halloween-themed meeting Wednesday, passing five resolutions. → Read More
UC Berkeley Graduate Assembly discusses defunding UCPD, endorses Prop. 15
For Graduate Assembly delegates, defunding UCPD and supporting graduate students amid the COVID-19 pandemic are priorities, as discussed with UC Berkeley administration at the assembly's meeting Thursday. → Read More
UC regents ban quotas, allow investment in UC Berkeley research patents
On Thursday, the UC Board of Regents’ last public meeting of the month largely focused on the promotion of equity and innovation, as it was dominated by discussions of supporting affirmative action and investing in UC research and ideas. → Read More
Berkeley Forum fall 2020 lineup includes scientists, media experts
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming election and national conversations about racism and justice, the Berkeley Forum has organized a diverse range of speakers for fall 2020. → Read More
Fire set in trash can at Berkeley synagogue, suspect arrested
After an alleged fire at the Congregation Netivot Shalom in west Berkeley, 39-year-old Shamenka Latoya Adams was arrested on suspicion of arson Friday. → Read More
UC Berkeley alumna to sue apartment company for property loss
UC Berkeley alumna Angela Zhao is filing a lawsuit against Alliance Residential, parent company of the Allston and Stadium apartments, for property loss. → Read More
CA strengthens PPE stockpile to avoid shortages as pandemic continues
The state of California is strengthening its stockpile of personal protective equipment to prevent shortages as the number of COVID-19 cases surges. → Read More
UC Berkeley emails, passwords leaked from 3rd-party websites, UC Berkeley not hacked
A list of emails and passwords for UC Berkeley accounts appeared to be circling social media Friday, but according to campus spokesperson Janet Gilmore, the list is not as it seems. → Read More
Berkeley Waterfront vehicle access to be restricted July 4
Vehicles will not be able to access the Berkeley Waterfront on July 4, but pedestrians and bicyclists will not be prohibited from entering the area. → Read More
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom extends authorization for eviction moratoriums, continues virtual services
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Tuesday with multiple coronavirus-related measures, including extensions of eviction moratoriums and virtual services. → Read More
Gunfire reported in West Berkeley, no known injuries
Officers searched the area and found evidence of gunfire in the area of Ninth Street and Channing Way but did not find anyone struck. → Read More
Home invasion occurs on Spruce Street, suspect flees scene
A home invasion occurred June 16 at about 4:15 a.m. on the 1400 block of Spruce Street, leading to a struggle and the suspect fleeing the scene. → Read More
Person found fatally wounded by gunfire on Dwight Way
Dwight Way was closed from Acton Street to West Street on Tuesday morning around 12:10 a.m. after a young man was fatally wounded by gunfire. → Read More
City of Berkeley introduces summer 2020 free lunch program
The city of Berkeley announced its 2020 free summer lunch program for children, designed to supplement Berkeley Unified School District's meal plan. → Read More
150 million N95 masks to be shipped to California for frontline workers
Within the next few days, 150 million N95 masks will be shipped to California for the state's frontline health care workers. → Read More
UCDC Program cancels fall in-person program, develops remote option
Students planning to live in Washington D.C. through the UCDC program will no longer be able to do so, as the fall in-person program was suspended Monday. → Read More
Berkeley school district to provide meals, groceries during summer
Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, unveiled the plan for its summer free meal program Wednesday, which will continue through August 17. → Read More
Sheriff orders curfew for Alameda County from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern implemented a county-wide curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until June 5. → Read More