City Council meeting erupts in heated debate over Kayla Moore’s death
An unusually packed council chambers exploded into a shouting match between Mayor Tom Bates and protesters who were demanding more information on Kayla Moore’s death. Read More…
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May Day rally draws support for worker and immigrant rights
About 150 workers and students gathered on Sproul Plaza Wednesday afternoon to rally in support of workers’ and immigrants’ rights.
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FAFSA to include options for reporting same-sex parents starting 2014
The U.S. Department of Education announced April 29 that FAFSA will begin to collect information about students’ parents regardless of their marital status or gender. Read More…
Petition over EAVP-elect Safeena Mecklai’s election violation to move forward
Despite the ASUC Attorney General’s announcement that he will drop his investigation of External Affairs Vice President-elect Safeena Mecklai for alleged by-law violations, the initial petitioner will continue moving forward with her charges. Read More…
Restaurant owners voice concerns over relaxing quotas
After hearing numerous concerns from local restaurant owners at its meeting Tuesday night, the Berkeley City Council decided to defer voting on a contentious item that would expand the number of restaurants that can operate on Telegraph Avenue. Read More…
UC Berkeley student dies in car accident on San Mateo Bridge
Last week, UC Berkeley student Jose Felix Mayen died in a car accident on the San Mateo Bridge. Read More…
Man is victim of strong armed robbery on Shattuck
A strong armed robbery took place on the 2100 Block of Shattuck Avenue Monday evening according to a UCPD crime alert. Read More…
UC Berkeley graduate student named Champion of Change
For many, the White House’s Champion of Change Award is one of the highest honors an American citizen can receive, but for UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare graduate student Minh Dang, the honor was bittersweet. Read More…
Berkeley City Council to consider increasing minimum wage
The Berkeley City Council is planning to discuss drafting an ordinance to raise the minimum wage in Berkeley Tuesday night to be among the highest in the country. Read More…
Berkeley City Council looks at redistricting plans
Berkeley City Council met Monday evening in the North Berkeley Senior Center to present and discuss potential redistricting plans, including the establishment of a student supermajority district. Read More…