BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Nancy Skinner
Op-Eds
JANUARY 21, 2020
Public service announcement: Advocacy doesn’t ASUC-k
My mere presence is the product of decades-long advocacy from strong trailblazers before me. In my position, I carry the legacy of this advocacy, and I do not take this responsibility lightly.
Op-Eds
JANUARY 21, 2020
Public service announcement: Advocacy doesn’t ASUC-k
My mere presence is the product of decades-long advocacy from strong trailblazers before me. In my position, I carry the legacy of this advocacy, and I do not take this responsibility lightly.
City
NOVEMBER 06, 2019
Berkeley City Council to vote on resolution supporting Trump impeachment proceedings
On Nov. 12, Berkeley City Council will vote on adopting a resolution that supports impeachment efforts to immediately remove President Donald Trump from office.
City
NOVEMBER 06, 2019
Berkeley City Council to vote on resolution supporting Trump impeachment proceedings
On Nov. 12, Berkeley City Council will vote on adopting a resolution that supports impeachment efforts to immediately remove President Donald Trump from office.
Fall
OCTOBER 29, 2019
NCAA releases statement on student-athlete name, image and likeness
The NCAA Board of Governors released a statement directing all NCAA divisions to begin drafting new rules regarding student-athlete naming rights.
Fall
OCTOBER 29, 2019
NCAA releases statement on student-athlete name, image and likeness
The NCAA Board of Governors released a statement directing all NCAA divisions to begin drafting new rules regarding student-athlete naming rights.
Op-Eds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Solving the affordability crisis includes building housing for the homeless
Is the Housing Crisis Act, or SB 330, good for me? Is it good for the homeless community? Is it good for minimum wage employees? Is it good for seniors? Or is it good for developers? I set out to answer those questions.
Op-Eds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Solving the affordability crisis includes building housing for the homeless
Is the Housing Crisis Act, or SB 330, good for me? Is it good for the homeless community? Is it good for minimum wage employees? Is it good for seniors? Or is it good for developers? I set out to answer those questions.
State
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
CA collegiate athletes may be paid for sponsorships, endorsements as Senate bill passes
California university athletes may receive compensation for their name, image and likeness after SB 206 passed in the California State Assembly on Monday.
State
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
CA collegiate athletes may be paid for sponsorships, endorsements as Senate bill passes
California university athletes may receive compensation for their name, image and likeness after SB 206 passed in the California State Assembly on Monday.
State
SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
Housing Crisis Act passes through California State Legislature
The Housing Crisis Act of 2019, aimed at speeding up housing development and protecting low-income housing, has passed through the state Legislature.
State
SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
Housing Crisis Act passes through California State Legislature
The Housing Crisis Act of 2019, aimed at speeding up housing development and protecting low-income housing, has passed through the state Legislature.
State
SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
'Keeping Kids Close to Home Act' aims to increase child care access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 234, or the “Keeping Kids Close to Home Act,” into law Tuesday, increasing opportunities and access to child care.
State
SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
'Keeping Kids Close to Home Act' aims to increase child care access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 234, or the “Keeping Kids Close to Home Act,” into law Tuesday, increasing opportunities and access to child care.
City
JULY 15, 2019
Hundreds gather in Berkeley for rally against immigration detention centers
Many community members and public officials gave speeches against the detention centers, including state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Berkeley Poet Laureate Rafael González. The event was led by the office of City Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani.
City
JULY 15, 2019
Hundreds gather in Berkeley for rally against immigration detention centers
Many community members and public officials gave speeches against the detention centers, including state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, and Berkeley Poet Laureate Rafael González. The event was led by the office of City Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani.
State
JUNE 19, 2019
California budget set to raise UC system funding by 6 percent
The budget — which was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, in December — will increase the UC system’s funding from about $3.35 billion to roughly $3.55 billion, according to California Legislative Information, if it is approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State
JUNE 19, 2019
California budget set to raise UC system funding by 6 percent
The budget — which was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, in December — will increase the UC system’s funding from about $3.35 billion to roughly $3.55 billion, according to California Legislative Information, if it is approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
