Berkeley tries grassroots methods to avoid ‘vaccine hunters,’ reach vulnerable groups
Churches and community organizations are helping with an equity-minded COVID-19 vaccine outreach.
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Zip code map reveals that most of the city’s COVID-19 cases are near Cal or in West Berkeley
Cases are also higher in areas with lower socioeconomic advantages, which has been seen throughout Alameda County.
Doors and murals: In Berkeley, creative expression helps process the pandemic
These Berkeleyans are crafting beautiful messages outside their homes — sharing information and offering hope.
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Berkeley grocery store workers, in-person teachers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The city of Berkeley has been sharing public health news and recommendations about COVID-19 on its website. Berkeleyside is reprinting some of these items with permission.
Outdoor exercise ban lifted for Cal students amid strict self-quarantine
There have been over 200 COVID-19 cases in the last week alone.
Berkeley Unified is now offering free Wi-Fi for families. Here’s what you need to know.
The school district is pairing up with Sonic to provide free internet access during remote learning.
Berkeley teachers will return to school if vaccinated, union says
The move could speed up bringing kids back into classrooms if BUSD and BFT reach an agreement, but vaccines are still limited.
When COVID-19 hit, their lives changed forever
Whether becoming sick, losing loved ones, or learning to live under quarantine, this past year has brought unprecedented challenges.
Berkeley mass vaccination site inoculates 323 people in ‘soft launch’
Vaccine appointments at Golden Gate Fields are currently hard to come by.
Update: ‘Mass vaccination site’ now open for residents age 75 or older
The North County Mass Vaccination Site is in the north parking lot of Golden Gate Fields. Appointments can be made online.
Cal reports 184 COVID-19 cases in 1 week, tells students to quarantine
The number represents 25% of COVID-19 cases at the campus since its first reported case in April 2020.
‘Masks will be ubiquitous’: BUSD officials, families talk school reopening at live forum
Sup. Brent Stephens elaborated on labor negotiations and his vision for the upcoming school year.
