BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
City
JANUARY 28, 2022
Fallen redwood tree sparks debate over its use in Berkeley community
A redwood tree fell at Willard Park after a windstorm occurred overnight Saturday, sparking debate over what the wood will be used for.
City
JANUARY 28, 2022
Fallen redwood tree sparks debate over its use in Berkeley community
A redwood tree fell at Willard Park after a windstorm occurred overnight Saturday, sparking debate over what the wood will be used for.
City
JANUARY 21, 2022
White House to distribute free N95 masks, at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden Administration is making 400 million N95 masks widely available for free nationwide, according to a White House statement. The administration is also leveraging the federal retail pharmacy program and the federal community health centers around the country to make these free masks, provided by the Strategic National Stockpile, accessible, the statement said.
City
JANUARY 21, 2022
White House to distribute free N95 masks, at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden Administration is making 400 million N95 masks widely available for free nationwide, according to a White House statement. The administration is also leveraging the federal retail pharmacy program and the federal community health centers around the country to make these free masks, provided by the Strategic National Stockpile, accessible, the statement said.
Law & Justice
JANUARY 19, 2022
Berkeley police to launch investigation on man's death after police custody
The Berkeley Police Department will launch an investigation regarding a man’s death after being released from police custody.
Law & Justice
JANUARY 19, 2022
Berkeley police to launch investigation on man's death after police custody
The Berkeley Police Department will launch an investigation regarding a man’s death after being released from police custody.
City
JANUARY 13, 2022
CA Gov. Newsom signs executive order addressing staff shortages in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday to address in-person learning in school and staffing shortages amid a COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant.
City
JANUARY 13, 2022
CA Gov. Newsom signs executive order addressing staff shortages in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday to address in-person learning in school and staffing shortages amid a COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant.
City
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Berkeley receives $5M grant to establish new park
The city of Berkeley applied for the grant earlier this year in order to fund a new park in the undeveloped areas of the Santa Fe Right of Way, a 3.5-mile area formerly used as an industrial railroad, according to Mayor Jesse Arreguín in a press release.
City
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Berkeley receives $5M grant to establish new park
The city of Berkeley applied for the grant earlier this year in order to fund a new park in the undeveloped areas of the Santa Fe Right of Way, a 3.5-mile area formerly used as an industrial railroad, according to Mayor Jesse Arreguín in a press release.
Research & Ideas
DECEMBER 06, 2021
UC Berkeley study assesses emotional-based impulsivity
UC Berkeley researchers collaborated on a study on negative urgency, or the tendency to act impulsively in response to strong, negative feelings.
Research & Ideas
DECEMBER 06, 2021
UC Berkeley study assesses emotional-based impulsivity
UC Berkeley researchers collaborated on a study on negative urgency, or the tendency to act impulsively in response to strong, negative feelings.
Research & Ideas
DECEMBER 03, 2021
'Charcoal as food': UC Berkeley study analyzes role of 'fire-loving' fungi
Fischer initiated the study in 2019 with Matthew Traxler, an Assistant Professor in Plants and Microbial Biology, as the corresponding author in an attempt to explain the role of Pyronema after a wildfire, according to Traxler. He added that graduate student Frances Stark and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were also involved in the study.
Research & Ideas
DECEMBER 03, 2021
'Charcoal as food': UC Berkeley study analyzes role of 'fire-loving' fungi
Fischer initiated the study in 2019 with Matthew Traxler, an Assistant Professor in Plants and Microbial Biology, as the corresponding author in an attempt to explain the role of Pyronema after a wildfire, according to Traxler. He added that graduate student Frances Stark and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were also involved in the study.
Alameda County
DECEMBER 01, 2021
Peter Borkon appointed as judge for Alameda County Superior Court
Borkon currently serves as a partner at law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP. He will be filling the vacancy of former judge Patrick Zika, who retired in July 2021, according to Alameda County Superior Court Judge Tara Desautels.
Alameda County
DECEMBER 01, 2021
Peter Borkon appointed as judge for Alameda County Superior Court
Borkon currently serves as a partner at law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP. He will be filling the vacancy of former judge Patrick Zika, who retired in July 2021, according to Alameda County Superior Court Judge Tara Desautels.
Campus
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
UC Berkeley to extend library hours due to Moffitt's closing
UC Berkeley will be extending library hours at select locations in order to compensate for the closing of Moffitt Library next semester.
Campus
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
UC Berkeley to extend library hours due to Moffitt's closing
UC Berkeley will be extending library hours at select locations in order to compensate for the closing of Moffitt Library next semester.
Campus
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
ASUC works on project to accommodate English learner students
Members of the ASUC are working on a project to provide academic accommodations for English learner students at UC Berkeley.
Campus
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
ASUC works on project to accommodate English learner students
Members of the ASUC are working on a project to provide academic accommodations for English learner students at UC Berkeley.
