BERKELEY'S NEWS • MARCH 21, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park
Obituary
MARCH 14, 2023
Michael Delacour, People’s Park pioneer, dies at age 85
Michael Delacour, co-founder of People’s Park, died Thursday at the age of 85.
Obituary
MARCH 14, 2023
Michael Delacour, People’s Park pioneer, dies at age 85
Michael Delacour, co-founder of People’s Park, died Thursday at the age of 85.
City
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Berkeley discusses civic center revamp, raising concern for unhoused community
The city of Berkeley held an open house Wednesday for a plan to reshape the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park and two nearby historic buildings — Veterans Memorial Building and the Maudelle Shirek Building, also known as Old City Hall — located in Berkeley’s Civic Center.
City
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Berkeley discusses civic center revamp, raising concern for unhoused community
The city of Berkeley held an open house Wednesday for a plan to reshape the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park and two nearby historic buildings — Veterans Memorial Building and the Maudelle Shirek Building, also known as Old City Hall — located in Berkeley’s Civic Center.
Campus
MARCH 08, 2022
Reproductive rights protest on Sproul calls for preservation of Roe v. Wade
Protesters walked onto the steps of Sproul Hall at noon on International Women's Day calling for the protection of abortion rights.
Campus
MARCH 08, 2022
Reproductive rights protest on Sproul calls for preservation of Roe v. Wade
Protesters walked onto the steps of Sproul Hall at noon on International Women's Day calling for the protection of abortion rights.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
'Moments of celebration, connection’: Berkeley celebrates Black History Month
The city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley and the Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, planned several events in honor of Black History Month.
Black History Month 2022
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
'Moments of celebration, connection’: Berkeley celebrates Black History Month
The city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley and the Berkeley Unified School District, or BUSD, planned several events in honor of Black History Month.
Campus
NOVEMBER 09, 2021
Activists march through campus as part of Bay Area COP26 March
According to Nik Evasco, Youth Climate Organizer and Program Manager for 350 Bay Area, a climate activism organization, their youth mobilization team led the organization of the march along with other environmental justice, youth-focused and UC Berkeley organizations.
Campus
NOVEMBER 09, 2021
Activists march through campus as part of Bay Area COP26 March
According to Nik Evasco, Youth Climate Organizer and Program Manager for 350 Bay Area, a climate activism organization, their youth mobilization team led the organization of the march along with other environmental justice, youth-focused and UC Berkeley organizations.
City
JUNE 07, 2021
Berkeley police respond to report of deceased man at Civic Center Park, 3 men discovered
Berkeley Police Department officers responded to a call Sunday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park on reports of a man who was suspected to be deceased near a tent.
City
JUNE 07, 2021
Berkeley police respond to report of deceased man at Civic Center Park, 3 men discovered
Berkeley Police Department officers responded to a call Sunday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park on reports of a man who was suspected to be deceased near a tent.
City
MAY 17, 2021
City of Berkeley opens vaccine appointments for those 12 years old, older
As the number of vaccinations across California and the city of Berkeley continue to rise, everyone ages 12 and older will be able to set an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning May 13.
City
MAY 17, 2021
City of Berkeley opens vaccine appointments for those 12 years old, older
As the number of vaccinations across California and the city of Berkeley continue to rise, everyone ages 12 and older will be able to set an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning May 13.
Local Schools
MAY 11, 2021
Berkeley school district partners with city of Berkeley to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Following the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 and older, Berkeley Unified School District partnered with the city to announce two free vaccination clinics Wednesday.
Local Schools
MAY 11, 2021
Berkeley school district partners with city of Berkeley to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Following the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 and older, Berkeley Unified School District partnered with the city to announce two free vaccination clinics Wednesday.
Law & Justice
MAY 11, 2021
Berkeley police arrest suspect on suspicion of antisemitic hate crime, vandalism
On May 3, Berkeley Police Department officers arrested a suspect who allegedly committed various acts of antisemetic vandalism across multiple days.
Law & Justice
MAY 11, 2021
Berkeley police arrest suspect on suspicion of antisemitic hate crime, vandalism
On May 3, Berkeley Police Department officers arrested a suspect who allegedly committed various acts of antisemetic vandalism across multiple days.
City
APRIL 18, 2021
'Hold their feet to the fire': Berkeley residents rally for policing alternative
“We who believe in freedom cannot rest.” The words rang out as a chorus of more than 100 community members gathered on the birthday of a Black transgender woman who died in police custody in Berkeley eight years ago.
City
APRIL 18, 2021
'Hold their feet to the fire': Berkeley residents rally for policing alternative
“We who believe in freedom cannot rest.” The words rang out as a chorus of more than 100 community members gathered on the birthday of a Black transgender woman who died in police custody in Berkeley eight years ago.
