Berkeley City Council cuts $9 million from police funding

The killing of George Floyd sparked demands across the nation for police reform and Berkeley leaders took heed. 

Berkeley to consider removing police from traffic and parking enforcement

The City of Berkeley on Monday announced the city council will consider a first-of-its-kind proposal next month to remove the police department from traffic and parking enforcement. 

UC Berkeley outlines fall semester plans for students amid COVID-19 pandemic

While in-person classes will be limited to small numbers, students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester if they choose.

Berkeley may ease business operating restrictions, but advises caution

The determination will be made closely following state guidelines and with the warning that there is no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus, meaning precautions such as distancing and wearing a face covering when within 30 feet of someone should be followed.

Coroner rules Gulf War veteran's death at Santa Rita Jail a homicide

The coroner's report states Hermon -- a military veteran, father of three, and a former professor -- died by homicide, though no one will be charged for his death, the Alameda County District Attorney said.

UC Berkeley professor who won Nobel Prize dies at 87

Oliver Williamson, who died Thursday at the age of 87, won the Nobel Prize in 2009 for what UC Berkeley officials said were his insights into what is known as the "make or buy" decision, in which businesses choose whether to outsource a process, service or other function or keep the work in-house.

Berkeley considers turning public parks, streets into outdoor dining areas

The City of Berkeley is considering turning parking lots, streets, and public parks into outdoor dining spaces for restaurants to seat customers as the coronavirus crisis looms on.

Berkeley proposing outdoor dining on city streets, parks
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The City of Berkeley is considering turning public parks, streets, and?parking lots into outdoor dining spaces for restaurants to seat customers as the coronavirus crisis looms on.

Racing resumes tomorrow at Golden Gate Fields
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KTVU Spoke with David Duggan, General Manager of Golden Gate Fields, about horse racing resuming on Thursday.

Black-owned Berkeley beauty salon struggles with closures

A beauty salon owner in the East Bay said she's anxiously awaiting word about when she'll be allowed to re-open.

Berkeley urges disposal precautions as UC Students move out

The annual ritual typically involves leaving large amounts of discarded mattresses and furniture at curbside and Berkeley officials are reminding tenants and landlords to plan and properly dispose of items no longer needed during the move.