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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Berkeley Relief Fund reactivated, Berkeley Holidays campaign launched to support small businesses

Berkeley Holidays is a local digital gift guide that features promotions and items from more than 100 artisans and small businesses, according to a press release from the city of Berkeley.

On Friday, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announced the reactivation of the Berkeley Relief Fund and the launch of the Berkeley Holidays campaign, both of which aim to support small businesses.
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Alameda County

Friday, September 25, 2020

Alameda County able to open certain businesses, possibly schools

On Tuesday, Alameda County moved down to the red tier of California’s four-tiered, color-coded Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which includes reopening guidelines amid COVID-19.
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City

Monday, July 27, 2020

Lack of social distancing led to rise in COVID-19 cases, Berkeley officials say

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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City

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Alameda County leases hotels to homeless communities

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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Local Businesses

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Businesses take extra health precautions, Berkeley halts further reopening

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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City

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Wait times for COVID-19 tests increase as cases surge

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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City

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

‘Canary in the coal mine’: Berkeley residents protest for affordable housing

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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City

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

1st in the nation: Berkeley officials introduce major police reform bills

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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Local Businesses

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

‘A key role in Berkeley’s economy’: Berkeley restaurants open for outdoor dining

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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City Government

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Berkeley City Council to vote on creating fund to help businesses repair vandalism damages

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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Topics

Berkeley Relief Fund reactivated, Berkeley Holidays campaign launched to support small businesses

Alameda County able to open certain businesses, possibly schools

Lack of social distancing led to rise in COVID-19 cases, Berkeley officials say

Alameda County leases hotels to homeless communities

Businesses take extra health precautions, Berkeley halts further reopening

Wait times for COVID-19 tests increase as cases surge

‘Canary in the coal mine’: Berkeley residents protest for affordable housing

1st in the nation: Berkeley officials introduce major police reform bills

‘A key role in Berkeley’s economy’: Berkeley restaurants open for outdoor dining

Berkeley City Council to vote on creating fund to help businesses repair vandalism damages