As an independent student newspaper and the paper of record for the city of Berkeley, the Daily Cal has been communicating important updates during this pandemic. Your support is essential to maintaining this coverage.
As of July 11, three of five city indicators for managing COVID-19 have not been met in the city of Berkeley.
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As many people adjust to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Alameda County is leasing hotels in an attempt to assist homeless communities facing an unprecedented pandemic of their own.
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As the number of COVID-19 cases rises, the city of Berkeley is freezing further reopening plans, and businesses are operating with increased safety precautions.
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The city of Berkeley has increased its COVID-19 testing capacity, but is struggling with increased demand and long wait times.
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About 25 individuals gathered, held signs and spoke outside 1921 Walnut St. on Monday as part of a protest in opposition to UC Berkeley’s plan to buy the rent-controlled apartment building.
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In response to calls in support of developing improved public safety methods, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Councilmember Rigel Robinson introduced two major police reform bills.
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After months of closure due to shelter-in-place orders, many Berkeley restaurants opened their doors for outdoor dining Friday, using spaces such as sidewalks, curbside parking spaces and courtyards.
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Berkeley City Council is set to vote at its May 26 meeting to establish a COVID-19 Business Damage Mitigation Fund, which will provide grants to businesses that experience property damage through vandalism or other “problematic behavior.”
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn introduced legislation Thursday to pave the way for the reopening of city restaurants by implementing open-air dining.
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The city of Berkeley released more than $1.7 million in grants Monday to local businesses and arts organizations that have been affected by the coronavirus.
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