Black Pine Circle School extends closure amid COVID-19 concerns
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Black Pine Circle School closed for two days last week in an effort to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus.
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ASUC implements nonmandatory attendance at meetings in light of COVID-19 pandemic
In light of the global coronavirus pandemic, the ASUC has moved all senate and committee meetings online, making attendance at the meetings nonmandatory.
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Berkeleyside alleges Berkeley school district violated 1st Amendment
Online-based Berkeley news outlet Berkeleyside has leveled allegations against the Berkeley Unified School District claiming the school district violated its 1st Amendment rights at a Berkeley High School protest against the school district’s handling of Title IX cases.
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UC Berkeley spends $290,000 on security for Ann Coulter talk
Ann Coulter’s appearance at UC Berkeley in November cost campus an estimated $290,000 for security, according to campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof.
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Berkeley school district board discusses equity, racial disparity at meeting
The Berkeley Unified School District saw a lively turnout at its regular meeting Wednesday, where it discussed Berkeley High School’s Bridge program, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, new board positions, funding and equity.
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‘Our teachers feel heard’: Contract ratified between Berkeley school district, teachers union
BUSD unanimously approved two new tax measures be added to the 2020 ballot and ratified the previously tentative contract agreement with the BFT.
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Democratic presidential debate canceled at UCLA after labor dispute
In response to a labor dispute in the UC system, the Democratic National Committee, or DNC, announced that it is no longer planning to hold the Dec. 19 Democratic presidential debate at UCLA.
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City audit finds local domestic violence policies do not meet CA state requirements
The city of Berkeley’s employment policies do not fulfill CA requirements for victims of sexual violence and stalking, according to a city auditor report.
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Educators call for caseload caps at Berkeley school district meeting
Wednesday’s Berkeley Unified School District board meeting was marked with continued controversy over educators’ pay and caseload caps.
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City of Berkeley announces free manufacturing tours
The city of Berkeley will be hosting free manufacturing tours open to the public during Berkeley’s 2019 Manufacturing Week, which is set for Oct. 1-4.
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