Berkeley’s unemployment rate in August is less than July’s

The city of Berkeley’s unemployment rate decreased to 10. 2 percent in August — 0.3 percent less than July’s rate — according to data released Friday by the California Employment Development Department. Berkeley’s labor force in August was 57,800, of which 5,900 were unemployed, according to the department. Unemployment in Read More…

Durant Hall earns certification for environment-friendly practices

The U.S. Green Building Council announced last Thursday that Durant Hall had earned official LEED Silver certification — recognizing the environment-friendly practices implemented in the building. Five other campus buildings have already been LEED certified, with Clark Kerr Campus and Morgan Hall receiving LEED Gold certifications. Durant Hall now stands Read More…