As an independent student newspaper and the paper of record for the city of Berkeley, the Daily Cal has been communicating important updates during this pandemic. Your support is essential to maintaining this coverage.
The city of Berkeley recently adopted two initiatives to increase the use of public spaces and streets. One limits through-car traffic on streets to make them more accessible to pedestrians and bikers, while the other aims to open public spaces and streets for restaurant dining.
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Once a one-stop shop for everything from stationery to cosmetics to home goods, Daiso in Berkeley recently closed after nine years of service.
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Berkeley City Council is set to vote at its May 26 meeting to establish a COVID-19 Business Damage Mitigation Fund, which will provide grants to businesses that experience property damage through vandalism or other “problematic behavior.”
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state will begin stage two of resuming economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes reopening public spaces and lower-risk businesses with adaptations.
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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to both the state and local governments trying to relieve economic pressure off of businesses. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released updated statements regarding state assistance to small businesses.
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Restaurants and businesses in Berkeley’s Telegraph Avenue district are facing a large decline in business due to the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, and the shelter-in-place order.
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In light of the shelter-in-place order prompted by the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, many local restaurants have modified their services to make delivery and pickup accessible and sanitary.
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The city of Berkeley started a relief fund aimed at providing aid to small businesses, local arts organizations and Berkeley renters who have been adversely affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, colloquially known as the coronavirus.
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