UC Berkeley COVID-19 cases rise due to increased socialization, delta variant
UC Berkeley’s University Health Services, or UHS, released data showing that campus COVID-19 cases have risen, with 18 new cases emerging in the previous week.
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Berkeley staple Chez Panisse celebrates 50th anniversary
Alice Waters, owner and founder of Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse, first fell in love with French cuisine while skipping classes at the Sorbonne in Paris.
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UC Berkeley study finds marijuana farms require less water than previously assumed
UC Berkeley researchers released a study suggesting that marijuana farms in California, relative to other crops, consume less water than previously believed.
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BART employs grazing goats to create firebreaks on right-of-way property
For Bill Stewart, a forestry and cooperative extension specialist at UC Berkeley, finding massive herds of goats chomping on dry vegetation in Berkeley has been a regular occurrence for the last 40 years.
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UC Berkeley researchers develop insect-sized robot with cockroachlike abilities
UC Berkeley researchers have created an insect-sized robot with the speed of a cockroach and the agility of a cheetah to potentially assist search and rescue missions.
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UC Berkeley master of development practice program joins Goldman School of Public Policy
UC Berkeley’s Master of Development Practice, or MDP, program, joined the Goldman School of Public Policy on Thursday, leaving the Rausser College of Natural Resources, or CNR.
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CA state legislators approve 2021-22 budget proposal
Following considerable deliberation, California state legislators approved a $262.6 billion budget proposal Monday, compromising with Gov. Gavin Newsom on key topics such as economic stimulus, homelessness and higher education.
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Chancellor’s Independent Advisory Board addresses police reform, drug decriminalization during 2nd meeting
The Independent Advisory Board on Police Accountability and Community Safety, or IAB, held its second public meeting Tuesday to discuss policing within the community.
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Alameda County Office of Emergency Services launches “Know Your Zone” campaign with Zonehaven
The Office of Emergency Services, or OES, in Alameda County launched a Zonehaven “Know Your Zone” campaign Tuesday to prepare residents for future emergencies in their neighborhoods.
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UC-AFT lecturers vote to authorize strike for better pay
The University Council-American Federation of Teachers, or UC-AFT, voted to authorize a potential strike for increased job security and pay for UC lecturers June 2.
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