Unknown suspect flees following arson at People’s Park
An unknown suspect has fled after setting a pile of clothes and other items aflame at People’s Park, according to a campus WarnMe email.
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Landmark University Garage to be demolished for student housing
Demolition is currently underway for the University Garage, a landmarked garage and gas station, in order to accommodate more housing for UC Berkeley students.
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‘Delighted and very hopeful’: Moe’s Books workers ratify union contract
Moe’s Books workers voted to ratify its first union contract on Tuesday, securing wage raises and additional COVID-19 safety measures, in what union steward Owen Hill described as a “good, solid contract.”
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Western States Workgroup expands booster shot eligibility to all adults
On Saturday, Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 booster shot to all adults older than 18, easing complications of eligibility and increasing distribution of the vaccine.
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Berkeley shelters continue to operate at reduced pandemic capacity
As the world enters the second winter of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Berkeley’s homeless shelters remain at reduced capacity and continue to have pandemic precautions in place, with more people in need of shelter than there are beds available.
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Berkeley school district supports food-insecure, houseless families
As students navigate new normals amid a continuing pandemic, the Berkeley Unified School District continues to try to support its houseless or food-insecure families through a myriad of programs.
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Mental health, substance abuse services expand due to the COVID-19 pandemic
With an increasing number of people seeking mental health support throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, University Health Services and various other mental health facilities in the city of Berkeley have expanded their services to accommodate more clients.
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People’s Park receives support to ensure safety, cleanliness of unhoused community
With the prevailing health risks of the pandemic, the safety and cleanliness of the unhoused community nestled within People’s Park have remained a critical concern for various entities aiming to support it.
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Nearly half of 5- to 11-year-olds in Berkeley have received their first vaccine dose
About 49% of Berkeley children ages 5 to 11 years old have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, announced the city of Berkeley on Thursday.
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Power outages occur north of UC Berkeley campus
Several buildings north of the UC Berkeley campus lost power beginning Sunday morning.
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