Campus water conservation efforts continue through summer
Summer session students relaxing on Memorial Glade may notice the recent effects of the state-mandated water conservation efforts on the once lush, green field.
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State Assembly bill would offer tax credit for seismic building upgrades
Mayors of several prominent California cities are urging the passage of a bill in the State Assembly that would give tax credits as an incentive to upgrade and modify seismically ‘at-risk’ buildings.
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UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall to undergo green renovations
UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall is scheduled to shut down next year as it receives an eco-friendly upgrade.
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UC regents approve additional funding for Berkeley Way West project
The UC Regents approved additional funding to expand the size and efficiency of a new building project planned to begin in November and eventually to replace Tolman Hall.
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ASUC Student Union Board passes policies for Lower Sproul
The ASUC Student Union Board approved several policies regarding the new Lower Sproul project at its Wednesday meeting, including a vendor contract and rental and alcohol policies.
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Bathroom Brigade continues efforts to push for more all-gender restrooms
Students lined up flyers and cups of fake urine near Sather Gate and various other campus locations on Wednesday to urge for faster action on the installation of all-gender bathrooms on campus.
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Campanile’s clock restored after Friday power outage
The clock dictating the Campanile’s hourly ring was restored Monday.
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Large portion of UC Berkeley loses power midday Friday
About 25 campus buildings lost power before noon Friday, according to campus real estate spokesperson Christine Shaff.
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Brown issues order for 25 percent decrease in water usage
On Wednesday, amid already extensive local efforts to tackle the California drought, Gov. Jerry Brown directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory urban water reduction usage in the state for the first time in California’s history. The executive order requires the state’s local water supply agencies to
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UC Berkeley project removes, trims trees in People’s Park
Work crews completed a tree cutting, mulching and thinning project at the UC-owned People’s Park over spring break.
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