Clara Brownstein

Thursday, August 13, 2020

UC Berkeley researchers recommend creation of CA personal protective equipment stockpile for future

As the cost of personal protective equipment greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a stockpile of equipment would likely save the state money during future emergencies.

Researchers from UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health and Center for Labor Research and Education found that the creation of a state stockpile of personal protective equipment for future pandemics or emergencies could have economic and health benefits.
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Research & Ideas

Monday, August 10, 2020

UC Berkeley poll finds racial, ethnic disparity in COVID-19 effects

In a recent poll from UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, far more Latinx voters than white voters said they would describe the coronavirus as a major threat to their or their family’s health.
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Elections 2020

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Animal rights activist Paul Darwin Picklesimer runs for Berkeley City Council

Paul Darwin Picklesimer thinks Berkeley should be a city “that shines and stands out apart from the rest of the nation to set an example of what’s possible,” and to accomplish this, they are running for Berkeley City Council.
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Local Schools

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Berkeley parents advocate for sending children back to school this fall

Berkeley Unified School District parent Doris Schioberg is considering taking her children out of school for the coming school year, as she struggled last spring with balancing her full-time job and child care, and found that Zoom learning did not meet her childrens’ needs.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

UC Board of Regents discusses UCPD, chancellor selection process

During its Wednesday meeting, the UC Board of Regents discussed UCPD, the effects of COVID-19 on the university and improvements to the chancellor selection process.
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City

Monday, July 27, 2020

Berkeley landlords struggle because of pandemic, UC Berkeley distance learning

Many apartments throughout Berkeley sit empty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused difficulties in the process of renting out new units and a severe loss of income to some landlords.
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Local Businesses

Monday, July 20, 2020

1951 Coffee Company works to support employees, refugees amid pandemic

In 2015, 1951 Coffee Company burst onto the cafe scene with its barista training program for refugees, but it is now facing tough times.
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City

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Berkeley City Council to vote on renaming street after early South Asian immigrant

Kala Bagai was one of the first South Asian women on the West Coast, moving to the Bay Area with her family in 1915 from present-day Pakistan, and now, a street in the heart of Berkeley will likely be named after her.
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Monday, July 13, 2020

UC union fights back against ICE international student guidelines

Following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announcement that international students will be required to take in-person classes to stay in the country, United Auto Workers Local 2865 is fighting back.
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Communities

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Bay Area organization raises funds for digital equity

No One Left Offline is working to provide community access to those in need by stepping in directly to pay internet bills for those who cannot and providing free broadband locations in communities.
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