Proposition 30 rally on Sproul
The ASUC hosted a Proposition 30 rally on Sproul.
City Council to consider two proposals that include UC Berkeley student district
The Berkeley City Council passed a motion on Tuesday night to push forward two new redistricting proposals which both include UC Berkeley student districts. Read More…
Video: Middle Class Scholarship Act discussion
Speaker of the Assembly John Perez led a roundtable discussion about the Middle Class Scholarship Act in the Senate Chambers on Thursday, April 12. Kelly Lin filmed this video. She is the Lead Arts Producer.
ASUC submits plans to city for student supermajority district
The ASUC has submitted proposed boundaries for a new student supermajority district to the city of Berkeley Wednesday. Read More…
Election 2012 Endorsements: State candidates
Nancy Skinner State Assembly District 15 UC Berkeley students regularly have the opportunity to connect with Nancy Skinner, who represents the city in the state Assembly. She’s very involved with her district, and frequently visits campus for discussions that let students voice their thoughts directly to their representative. But while Read More…
Some officials decline endorsing certain state propositions, local measures
An endorsement of “its a personal decision” or “neutral” isn’t usually what voters expect when turning to local officials for election guidance, but that’s what some might find when checking public opinions before voting Tuesday. Read More…
Campus receives anonymous bomb threat
The UC Berkeley campus received an anonymous bomb threat Tuesday.The information came via an anonymous email sent at 12:53 p.m. to the campus’s anonymous tip line. Read More…
ASUC, Graduate Assembly host community forum on Prop. 30
About 40 members of the UC Berkeley community gathered at Eshleman Library Tuesday evening to hear a debate on Proposition 30, a ballot measure which will determine whether the university is dealt a series of budget cuts.
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Despite shifts in Berkeley’s demographics, council still mostly white and male
In 2008, Councilmember Jesse Arreguin was elected to serve on the Berkeley City Council, making him both the youngest and the first Latino council member among his predominantly white peers. Read More…
Homeowner Bill of Rights to protect renters, investigate fraud
Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills into law last week intended to increase protections for renters in foreclosed properties and investigate financial fraud. Read More…