BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 21, 2023
Berkeleyside
Obituary
JANUARY 30, 2023
Rock climber, physics instructor and UC Berkeley alumna Maria Cranor dies at 76
Maria Boone Cranor, co-founder of Black Diamond Equipment, UC Berkeley alumna and former instructor in the physics department at The University of Utah died from cancer at age 76 in her Salt Lake City home on Jan. 15, according to Berkeleyside.
Obituary
JANUARY 30, 2023
Rock climber, physics instructor and UC Berkeley alumna Maria Cranor dies at 76
Maria Boone Cranor, co-founder of Black Diamond Equipment, UC Berkeley alumna and former instructor in the physics department at The University of Utah died from cancer at age 76 in her Salt Lake City home on Jan. 15, according to Berkeleyside.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 03, 2022
‘Overloaded’: Berkeley High teachers seek compensation for recommendation letters
Expectations that Berkeley High School teachers write large numbers of letters of recommendation for students has given them an increasingly overwhelming workload.
Local Schools
NOVEMBER 03, 2022
‘Overloaded’: Berkeley High teachers seek compensation for recommendation letters
Expectations that Berkeley High School teachers write large numbers of letters of recommendation for students has given them an increasingly overwhelming workload.
Midterm Elections 2022
NOVEMBER 02, 2022
‘Uncharted territory’: Media’s impact on American politics, elections
For Rich Jaroslovsky, vice president of content for Smart News and adjunct faculty in the campus media studies department, there is one big question in terms of media presence in today’s elections:
Midterm Elections 2022
NOVEMBER 02, 2022
‘Uncharted territory’: Media’s impact on American politics, elections
For Rich Jaroslovsky, vice president of content for Smart News and adjunct faculty in the campus media studies department, there is one big question in terms of media presence in today’s elections:
Housing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
20K Berkeley residents apply for only 2K Section 8 housing vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8, is the largest affordable housing program in the United States to date, but this year, only 2,000 Section 8 vouchers will be granted to residents in Berkeley even though over 20,000 residents applied.
Housing
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
20K Berkeley residents apply for only 2K Section 8 housing vouchers
The Housing Choice Voucher Program, or Section 8, is the largest affordable housing program in the United States to date, but this year, only 2,000 Section 8 vouchers will be granted to residents in Berkeley even though over 20,000 residents applied.
City
AUGUST 18, 2022
Campus, People's Park advocates discuss development in local forum
Campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof discussed the recent People’s Park developments with People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group President Harvey Smith and Berkeleyside housing and homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli in a KQED forum Wednesday morning.
City
AUGUST 18, 2022
Campus, People's Park advocates discuss development in local forum
Campus spokesperson Dan Mogulof discussed the recent People’s Park developments with People's Park Historic District Advocacy Group President Harvey Smith and Berkeleyside housing and homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli in a KQED forum Wednesday morning.
Local Businesses
JULY 25, 2022
Sushi California’s owners plan to retire after 36 years of business
After 36 years of Sushi California's “intimate” environment, live music and decades of personal connections, co-owners Jahlee and Ryoji Arakaki are searching for a buyer for the restaurant.
Local Businesses
JULY 25, 2022
Sushi California’s owners plan to retire after 36 years of business
After 36 years of Sushi California's “intimate” environment, live music and decades of personal connections, co-owners Jahlee and Ryoji Arakaki are searching for a buyer for the restaurant.
Local Schools
JUNE 21, 2022
BUSD votes in favor of additional middle school enrollment zone
The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board of Education voted unanimously June 15 to adopt a three-zone middle school enrollment model starting in 2023-2024, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Local Schools
JUNE 21, 2022
BUSD votes in favor of additional middle school enrollment zone
The Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, Board of Education voted unanimously June 15 to adopt a three-zone middle school enrollment model starting in 2023-2024, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
'Crucial we act': City ramps up tree removal, defensible space inspections
In preparation for California’s upcoming fire season, the city of Berkeley is ramping up tree removal and other wildfire safety efforts.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
'Crucial we act': City ramps up tree removal, defensible space inspections
In preparation for California’s upcoming fire season, the city of Berkeley is ramping up tree removal and other wildfire safety efforts.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
Downtown Berkeley CVS Pharmacy announces June closure
The CVS pharmacy at 2300 Shattuck Avenue has posted a sign announcing that the store will close June 15, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
JUNE 01, 2022
Downtown Berkeley CVS Pharmacy announces June closure
The CVS pharmacy at 2300 Shattuck Avenue has posted a sign announcing that the store will close June 15, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
City
MAY 22, 2022
Berkeley welcomes electric scooter and bike rental launch
Micromobility firms including Superpedestrian and Veoride are set to launch their electric scooter and bike rental services to the public Thursday, following Berkeley City Council’s approval of the Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program.
City
MAY 22, 2022
Berkeley welcomes electric scooter and bike rental launch
Micromobility firms including Superpedestrian and Veoride are set to launch their electric scooter and bike rental services to the public Thursday, following Berkeley City Council’s approval of the Shared Electric Micromobility Permit Program.
