Target closes Berkeley locations in response to George Floyd’s death
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The Target stores on University Avenue and Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley will be temporarily closed, as announced by the corporation Saturday.
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BART announces 15 steps to ensure patron safety as ridership increases
As the Bay Area reopens in the wake of COVID-19, BART will implement new cleaning regimens to ensure patron safety, in accordance with a 15-step plan the agency released Wednesday.
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Candidates face uncertainty in Berkeley electoral processes for November election
Starting May 29, candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 election were able to begin collecting signatures to offset filing fees, but COVID-19 has disrupted parts of the electoral process.
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City officials discuss COVID-19 developments as Berkeley moves to reopen
During Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s virtual town hall Saturday, Berkeley city officials discussed the prospect of easing shelter-in-place orders and various issues facing Berkeley residents as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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‘The fires are getting hotter’: City of Berkeley hosts forum to discuss upcoming wildfire season plans
The city of Berkeley hosted a virtual forum Thursday to discuss the upcoming fire season and wildfire prevention efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Berkeley Police Review Commission discusses budget options, annual report
Berkeley Police Review Commission discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on its budget and its ability to meet, as well as reviewed the 2019 annual report during its virtual meeting Wednesday.
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Berkeley school district board plans for virtual instruction in fall 2020
At the virtual Berkeley Unified School District meeting Wednesday, board members passed a series of priorities for the fall semester and a noninstructional week in June to allow for additional fall planning.
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AC Transit suspends most of its Sunday night bus service in response to Bay Area protests
AC Transit, the bus system that serves Berkeley, temporarily suspended 58 of its lines for about 3 hours Saturday due to street demonstrations in response to the death of George Floyd.
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Alameda County Superior Court expands traffic trial capabilities, continues stay on eviction hearings
The Alameda County Superior Court will see more traffic trials in coming weeks, after the court’s Thursday announcement that some in-person traffic trial opportunities will resume and more will be held through videoconference.
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71-year-old Scott Dunlap found after reported missing, at risk in North Berkeley
Scott Dunlap, a 71-year-old man, was found around 1 p.m. Saturday in Oakland after he was reported missing by Berkeley police.
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