BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Matt Brown
Managing Editor
Matthew Brown is the managing editor for the 2023-24 academic year. He previously served as the summer 2022 executive news editor and as a senior staff news reporter, Matthew has covered Berkeley politics and policy.
City Government
OCTOBER 10, 2023
City Council green-lights permanent Telegraph Avenue chess space
Berkeley City Council voted to open and subsidize a permanent space for the Telegraph Chess Club at its Tuesday meeting, almost two weeks after the club’s initial closure.
City Government
OCTOBER 10, 2023
City Council green-lights permanent Telegraph Avenue chess space
Berkeley City Council voted to open and subsidize a permanent space for the Telegraph Chess Club at its Tuesday meeting, almost two weeks after the club’s initial closure.
City
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Rereleased Copwatch video shows BPD officer tell Black man: ‘Don’t give me that Black crap’
A reemerging video from July 2, 2017, appears to show an officer use racist language against a Black man near People’s Park.
City
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Rereleased Copwatch video shows BPD officer tell Black man: ‘Don’t give me that Black crap’
A reemerging video from July 2, 2017, appears to show an officer use racist language against a Black man near People’s Park.
Crime & Safety
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
UCPD investigates unidentified body at Rochdale Village
UCPD is conducting an investigation Monday after a deceased adult individual was found at the Rochdale Village Apartments, according to UCPD Lt. Nicolas Hernandez.
Crime & Safety
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
UCPD investigates unidentified body at Rochdale Village
UCPD is conducting an investigation Monday after a deceased adult individual was found at the Rochdale Village Apartments, according to UCPD Lt. Nicolas Hernandez.
State
AUGUST 15, 2023
Noise pollution precedent set by People’s Park case blocks housing in LA
A controversial precedent set by the February ruling on development on People’s Park is making noise in Southern California, blocking a proposed housing development near the University of Southern California campus.
State
AUGUST 15, 2023
Noise pollution precedent set by People’s Park case blocks housing in LA
A controversial precedent set by the February ruling on development on People’s Park is making noise in Southern California, blocking a proposed housing development near the University of Southern California campus.
City
JULY 26, 2023
Councilmember Rigel Robinson files for Berkeley mayoral run
Berkeley City Councilmember Rigel Robinson has taken a major first step in a possible run for Berkeley mayor in 2024, according to state campaign finance records.
City
JULY 26, 2023
Councilmember Rigel Robinson files for Berkeley mayoral run
Berkeley City Councilmember Rigel Robinson has taken a major first step in a possible run for Berkeley mayor in 2024, according to state campaign finance records.
City Government
JULY 13, 2023
Resolution opposing nuclear waste dump dominates City Council meeting
Berkeley City Council passed a slew of legislation at its Tuesday regular meeting, including massive funding for affordable housing, expanded supportive housing and a step toward decriminalizing plant-based psychedelics.
City Government
JULY 13, 2023
Resolution opposing nuclear waste dump dominates City Council meeting
Berkeley City Council passed a slew of legislation at its Tuesday regular meeting, including massive funding for affordable housing, expanded supportive housing and a step toward decriminalizing plant-based psychedelics.
City Government
JULY 11, 2023
Berkeley to deprioritize city funds for arrests for psychedelic use, cultivation
The city of Berkeley took a major first step in the decriminalization of psychedelic use and cultivation at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
City Government
JULY 11, 2023
Berkeley to deprioritize city funds for arrests for psychedelic use, cultivation
The city of Berkeley took a major first step in the decriminalization of psychedelic use and cultivation at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Law & Justice
JULY 05, 2023
SCOTUS slashes affirmative action, UC Berkeley remains unchanged
The Supreme Court effectively gutted affirmative action last Thursday, leaving the nation speculating on how race will play into college admissions in the future.
Law & Justice
JULY 05, 2023
SCOTUS slashes affirmative action, UC Berkeley remains unchanged
The Supreme Court effectively gutted affirmative action last Thursday, leaving the nation speculating on how race will play into college admissions in the future.
City
JUNE 30, 2023
BART reopens restroom at Downtown Berkeley Station
For the first time in over 20 years, BART reopened a long-closed public restroom on Friday at the Downtown Berkeley station.
City
JUNE 30, 2023
BART reopens restroom at Downtown Berkeley Station
For the first time in over 20 years, BART reopened a long-closed public restroom on Friday at the Downtown Berkeley station.
ASUC
JUNE 23, 2023
ASUC Senate holds brief consideration of inclusivity-centered resolutions
In its first of three summer meetings, the ASUC Inter-Semester Committee tabled two resolutions that would establish a social justice commission and form official club recruitment guidelines ahead of the upcoming recruitment season.
ASUC
JUNE 23, 2023
ASUC Senate holds brief consideration of inclusivity-centered resolutions
In its first of three summer meetings, the ASUC Inter-Semester Committee tabled two resolutions that would establish a social justice commission and form official club recruitment guidelines ahead of the upcoming recruitment season.
