A day of their own at Berkeley High
Sarah Cline, director of Berkeley High’s storied jazz program, launched JazzGirls Day in 2012. The event, which takes place Saturday at BHS, has spread around the country. Plus: Other recommended gigs.
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In ‘abundance of caution’ related to COVID-19, Berkeley private school closes for 2 days
A Black Pine Circle family traveled internationally and was potentially exposed to COVID-19. No one from the family is showing symptoms.
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Update: Voters approve all 3 Berkeley school measures
With 100% of precincts reporting, Measures E and G each had 79% of the votes, while Measure H was at 82%.
What you need to know before you vote
There are just three local measures on the ballot, but voters will be weighing in on who should be the Democratic candidate to challenge President Trump.
UC Berkeley launches largest ever, $6 billion fundraising campaign
The money will go to faculty positions, scholarships, student housing, research and more.
A ‘Moorish-Tudor fever dream’ is unveiled on Telegraph Avenue
It’s been described as a cave dwelling, a wizard’s house and a Moorish palace. A recently unveiled building to house UC Berkeley students has been a long time coming — and its unusual design is causing a stir.
BUSD says school staff did report alleged sexual assault to Berkeley police
On Friday, the Berkeley Unified School District publicly denied a recent claim by a student that a Berkeley High staff member failed to tell police about her sexual assault report.
At emotional board meeting, Berkeley High students demand sexual assault prevention measures
Board members acknowledged, “The buck stops here.”
Berkeley history major secures plaque for Cal student-turned-Spanish Civil War hero
Robert Merriman was a Ph.D. student at Cal more than 85 years ago. He was killed fighting fascists. Thanks to the efforts of Milton Zermanm, his story will be more broadly told.
Superintendent, principal respond to Berkeley High students’ sexual assault protests
In messages emailed to families, Brent Stephens and Erin Schweng tried to convey that they’re taking action in response to days of unrest and student demands.
Protesters interrupt an open house on building student dorms at People’s Park
A meeting to gather input on Cal’s plans to create up to 1,200 beds for students at the Southside park drew some curious community members, a few students and also protesters who oppose construction on the historic site.
Berkeley Unified denies press access to campus event
First Amendment lawyers say Berkeley Unified illegally denied journalists access to a school campus to cover a student protest Monday.
