Nobel laureate, UC Berkeley professor Oliver Williamson dies at 87
Oliver Williamson, a Nobel laureate in economics and UC Berkeley professor, died after a period of failing health May 21 at the age of 87.
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Fantasy T-Shirts closes after 40 years of business in Berkeley
Local custom T-shirt retailer Fantasy T-Shirts closed its doors after more than 40 years of operation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UC Berkeley study shows trends in abortion searches
UC Berkeley researchers found a link between state policy on contraceptives, the number of unplanned pregnancies and Google searches related to abortion, according to a study published May 21.
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UC Berkeley researchers crack carbon-hydrogen bonds
A group of researchers at UC Berkeley recently discovered a process to crack carbon-hydrogen bonds, allowing for the exploration of new molecules.
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‘Lower stipends, but more voice’: ASUC officials receive less pay than other school governments do
ASUC Senator Romario, who does not use a last name, did not anticipate struggling to financially sustain himself due to the sheer workload of an ASUC senator when he ran for the position last year.
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UC unions continue to negotiate contracts virtually during pandemic
As university services move online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UC labor bargaining has also moved to teleconference.
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City officials address status of COVID-19 in Berkeley during virtual town hall
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín held a town hall meeting Saturday to go over the status of COVID-19 testing in Berkeley and answer questions from constituents regarding what is allowed under the current shelter-in-place order.
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Jaguar Karaoke at risk of closing permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
Jaguar Karaoke on Durant Avenue, which customers say has brought people together, is at risk of closing after 10 years of business due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alameda County Superior Court to resume small claims, restraining order hearings remotely
Beginning June 1, the Alameda County Superior Court will resume certain types of trials, including those for small claims and restraining orders, through teleconference.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom launches COVID-19 contact tracing program
California now has a statewide COVID-19 contact tracing program and public awareness campaign, called California Connected, as announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday.
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