UC Berkeley removes trees in People’s Park in light of park maintenance
UC Berkeley began the removal of about 41 trees in People’s Park early Friday morning, generating criticism and backlash from community members.
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Berkeley community members elect 4 Asian American city officials
During the November general election, Berkeley community members elected four Asian American officials, which seems to be the most to ever serve Berkeley at one time, including the first Asian American City Council members in 41 years.
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1951 Coffee Company expands to Downtown Berkeley BART plaza
Berkeley’s 1951 Coffee Company will open a free-standing coffee kiosk in the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza in January 2019.
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City of Berkeley receives $600K grant to address responses to mental health crises
The city of Berkeley’s mental health division received the grant from the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, which oversees the aid and development of mental health services.
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Berkeley Underground Scholars creates ‘prison-to-school pipeline’ on campus
In 2013, UC Berkeley alumni, Danny Murillo and Steven Czifra, met on campus and shared their backgrounds on being formerly incarcerated and system impacted individuals. Together, Murillo and Czifra co-founded the Underground Scholars Initiative, or USI, a student-run organization for those who have been personally impacted by the U.S. criminal justice system.
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First Church Berkeley hosts vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
The church welcomed all members of the community, and the vigil was led by Minister Kit Novotny, Minister Molly Baskette and Emerging Leader Bree Elle Gardner.
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UCLA professor files lawsuit against UC Board of Regents for allegedly withholding admissions data
This lawsuit comes amid a federal lawsuit against Harvard University, which is similarly accused of discriminating against Asian American students in its admissions practices.
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Direct Action Everywhere activists face charges after Petaluma protest
DxE is known for its protests against industries that sell or produce animal-based products. This specific protest was an “open rescue” at a free-range farm.
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Berkeley community comes together after Thousand Oaks shooting
About 380 miles away from the scene, UC Berkeley students who are from Thousand Oaks woke up to various social media notifications, along with phone calls and messages from families and friends about the shooting.
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Forum hosted by ASUC addresses sexual misconduct prevention on campus
Sharon Inkelas, special faculty adviser to the chancellor on sexual violence and sexual harassment, or SVSH, talked at an open forum hosted by the ASUC External and University Affairs Committee, or ExComm, on Monday.
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