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AC Transit’s COVID-19 safety measures, past and projected federal financial support for pandemic-related revenue losses and ongoing green initiatives, were among the topics covered at the 2021 virtual AC Transit/UC Berkeley Class Pass Online Forum.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced an extension of the forbearance period and a pause in interest accrual on federal student loans Friday.
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Alameda County announced the creation of the Alameda County Arts Relief Grant Program on Oct. 30, which will provide funds to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín discussed the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing housing crisis and his view on policing during his State of the City address Tuesday night.
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The limiting of campus housing and dining options due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of dollars in losses for UC Berkeley.
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AC Transit is trying to put people first, at its own expense. But this support should run both ways: The community must also actively support AC Transit.
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AC Transit held a virtual joint Board of Directors and Accessibility Advisory Committee, or AAC, meeting Wednesday to discuss its financial plans, the status of fare collection and the recent changes in emergency service levels during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As the new school year begins, Berkeley Unified School District will receive monetary aid from the state’s Learning Loss Mitigation Funding program.
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As California’s coronavirus surge begins to slow, BART is rolling out planned safety measures and calling for increased government funding.
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A recent study by UC Berkeley’s Petris Center found that many of California’s smaller or rural hospitals are struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic because of lacking federal aid.
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