Alameda County to request exemption from counting homeless population
As a result of COVID-19 concerns, Alameda County will request a waiver to not conduct its biennial, federally mandated count of homeless residents this year.
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City of Berkeley, Alameda County support ‘Vaccinate All 58’ campaign
The city of Berkeley and Alameda County are responding with full support of the vaccination rollout under California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “Vaccinate All 58” campaign.
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Adeline Corridor Specific Plan approved by Berkeley City Council
The Adeline Corridor Specific Plan, which outlines the next 20 years of development in a South Berkeley area near Ashby BART station, was approved by Berkeley City Council on Tuesday after about six years of planning.
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UC Berkeley professors post lectures online for free public access
Some UC Berkeley professors are choosing to offer their class lectures online and free of charge to the public on platforms such as the UCTV YouTube channel and edX, a website for free online classes.
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Northside hamburger restaurant Snack Shack closes
Snack Shack, a self-described “funky, laid-back joint” on Northside offering hamburgers, sandwiches, snacks, craft beers and more, has closed after five years of service.
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Court rules in favor of UC Board of Regents on COVID-19 refunds
Two proposed class-action lawsuits from students against the UC Board of Regents were dismissed with prejudice Tuesday.
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Study shows drop in carbon dioxide emissions due to shelter-in-place orders
A UC Berkeley study showed a significant drop in carbon dioxide emissions in the Bay Area due to shelter-in-place orders brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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No Place Like Home program to provide $450M for supportive housing in CA
On Wednesday, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced an additional $450 million in funding for the state’s No Place Like Home, or NPLH, program to address housing issues.
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UC Berkeley researcher cultivates Chilean soapbark tree for use in COVID-19 vaccine
Ricardo San Martin, the Sutardja Center’s Alt: Meat Lab Director and Industry Fellow, is working on cultivating Quillaja saponaria — the Chilean soapbark tree — so it can be used in an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
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Geeta Anand appointed dean of UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
After a national search, campus professor Geeta Anand was named dean of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism on Wednesday, making her the first woman to serve in the role.
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