Ruby Sutton

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

UC Berkeley law staff suggest strengthening campus police reforms

In its letter to Chancellor Carol Christ, UC Berkeley School of Law’s Staff Community Circle on Anti-racism put forward recommendations for improving equity in ensuring community safety.

A group of 31 staff members engaged in the UC Berkeley School of Law’s Staff Community Circle on Anti-racism plans to send a letter to UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ endorsing recommendations for reimagining campus safety.
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Local Businesses

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Imm Thai Street Food serves Bangkok street food to Berkeley amid pandemic

Usually reliant on student dining, Imm Thai Street Food is staying open by employing a small staff of full-time employees and relying on Berkeley residents.
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Friday, July 24, 2020

UC voter registration efforts adapt to remote operations

This year, with the transition to remote instruction, student voting — along with the rest of campus life — is going to look a lot different.
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Election 2020

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Orlando Martinez launches campaign for Berkeley City Council

Orlando Martinez’s time in quarantine has been full of walks through South Berkeley. Now, he plans to continue these walks as a candidate for Berkeley City Council by talking to residents about changes they would like to see in the district.
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Campus

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

UC Berkeley faculty members weigh in on plans for hybrid fall semester

Some UC Berkeley faculty members are willing to provide in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester, while others, concerned about the danger of teaching amid a pandemic, are opting to teach online.
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City

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Black Lives Matter protests continue, now in Berkeley Hills

Berkeley residents participated Tuesday in a student-organized demonstration for Black liberation, which ended with a march and candlelight vigil for victims of police brutality in the Berkeley Hills.
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City

Monday, June 15, 2020

Berkeley Public Library looks to offer curbside pickup for books, media

As a result of the updated shelter-in-place order, which went into effect June 5, libraries may now offer curbside pickup for books and other materials.
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