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University librarians negotiate contract as expiration approaches
While the student population has more than doubled, the University of California has the same number of librarians as it did in 1983. In negotiating a new contract, librarians in the University Council-American Federation of Teachers, or UC-AFT, Unit 17 are hoping to change that.
With the March 31 expiration date approaching, the sides have come to two tentative agreements on personnel files and grievances. However, UC Berkeley School of Law reference librarian and bargaining team member I-Wei
With the March 31 expiration date approaching, the sides have come to two tentative agreements on personnel files and grievances. However, UC Berkeley School of Law reference librarian and bargaining team member I-Wei
UC Berkeley expects People’s Park housing project to exceed $400 million in costs
In 1967, UC Berkeley demolished the homes that lined People’s Park with the intention of building student housing. Fifty-seven years later, that plan is coming to fruition, but not without cost: more than $400 million, to be exact.
This cost, projected by campus spokesperson Kyle Gibson, includes $312 million towards the actual costs of the project and an additional $53 million in “contingency” costs. The difference is made up by the $90 million estimate to build additional supportive housing —
This cost, projected by campus spokesperson Kyle Gibson, includes $312 million towards the actual costs of the project and an additional $53 million in “contingency” costs. The difference is made up by the $90 million estimate to build additional supportive housing —
What you need to know about abortion on 2024 ballot
Since 2022, and even before then, the landscape of reproductive rights has been in a state of upheaval. When the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Association, it kicked the question of abortion back to the states, declaring that the right to such a procedure was not protected by the Constitution.
Almost immediately, 13 trigger laws — or laws that were passed prior to Dobbs but couldn't be enforced due to Roe v. Wade — went into effect, with many more to follow.
Today, stat
Almost immediately, 13 trigger laws — or laws that were passed prior to Dobbs but couldn't be enforced due to Roe v. Wade — went into effect, with many more to follow.
Today, stat
School-board ballots could undergo major changes
In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education agreed to explore four alternatives to its current citywide elections following a petition claiming the district was in violation of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001...
Student, faculty group proposes reforms to SVSH resources across UC
Confronted with what they saw as a system ill-suited to meet the needs of survivors, a group of 15 students and faculty embarked on a task that it claims the UC Office of the President elected not to: gather feedback and recommendations to improve the UCs’ response to sexual violence.
Beginning in 2020, the group members set out to develop a survey based on their collective experiences as survivors. They sought to determine whether students were aware of and utilizing the campus resources avail
Beginning in 2020, the group members set out to develop a survey based on their collective experiences as survivors. They sought to determine whether students were aware of and utilizing the campus resources avail
‘It just isn’t going to happen’: Homemade Cafe closes permanently
After a surprise reopening announcement from Homemade Cafe, patrons were primed to return to their beloved “breakfast table.” However, come Saturday, the corner of Sacramento and Dwight will likely be empty.
Homemade Cafe owner Collin Doran announced Wednesday that the cafe is once again closed, this time for good.
“It just isn’t going to happen,” Doran said in a statement. “I am sorry, I truly am.”
Doran, a Berkeley local who took ownership of the 45-year-old establishment in 2011, originall
Homemade Cafe owner Collin Doran announced Wednesday that the cafe is once again closed, this time for good.
“It just isn’t going to happen,” Doran said in a statement. “I am sorry, I truly am.”
Doran, a Berkeley local who took ownership of the 45-year-old establishment in 2011, originall
Berkeley staple Homemade Cafe to reopen, continue ‘Everybody Eats’ program
The scores of customers that turned out on Jan. 1, Homemade Cafe’s original last day of service, made one thing clear to owner Collin Doran: Community shows up when you need it most.
While the finances of the business have not changed, that support inspired Doran to give the cafe one last try. Starting Feb. 10, the 45-year-old institution will reopen on weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“You don’t really realize it until you actually close — or I didn’t — how many people really appreciated us,” D
While the finances of the business have not changed, that support inspired Doran to give the cafe one last try. Starting Feb. 10, the 45-year-old institution will reopen on weekends from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“You don’t really realize it until you actually close — or I didn’t — how many people really appreciated us,” D
'It’s a community': Homemade Cafe closes, legacy of care lives on
“When you’re in Berkeley, you get Homemade Cafe.” For many former and current Berkeley residents alike, this was a cardinal rule. However, after one last day of service Jan. 1, the restaurant many considered a childhood staple and community hub closed its doors for good.
Laura Atkins will miss the seasonal brunch salad. Ty Alper’s son will lament over the inadequacy of his father’s chocolate chip pancakes. Rachel Weinrib will always remember impressing her future husband on their first date by
Laura Atkins will miss the seasonal brunch salad. Ty Alper’s son will lament over the inadequacy of his father’s chocolate chip pancakes. Rachel Weinrib will always remember impressing her future husband on their first date by
‘We’re all in this together’: Medical providers, researchers push for expanded abortion access post-Dobbs
Standing in her kitchen at about 6:30 a.m., cup of coffee in hand, Ashley Leonard started to cry. Staring up at her from a phone screen dated June 24, 2022, was the notification she and many others had been anticipating for years but dreading nonetheless.
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization had been decided. Roe v. Wade was no more.
The rest of Ashley’s day was dedicated to parsing through the legal implications of the decision, preparing for the uphill battle that she and her colleag
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization had been decided. Roe v. Wade was no more.
The rest of Ashley’s day was dedicated to parsing through the legal implications of the decision, preparing for the uphill battle that she and her colleag
Congress eyes college sports fixes. Are student-athletes on board?
If lawmakers have their way, change is afoot in college sports. After the Supreme Court in 2021 opened the floodgates for money into college sports, Congress appears ready to impose guardrails on universities and force transparency around deals that are making some student-athletes rich.
But it’s unclear how much these changes will benefit the more than half-a-million student athletes competing in NCAA championship sports.
“There’s so much money in collegiate sports, but the voice and the wel
But it’s unclear how much these changes will benefit the more than half-a-million student athletes competing in NCAA championship sports.
“There’s so much money in collegiate sports, but the voice and the wel
Lawmakers want subpoena power in UFO inquiries
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to expand their investigative power following their July hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), or UFOs, which they say left more questions than answers.
Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) joined The Hill’s event last week, “The Truth Is Out There: UFOs & National Security.”
They emphasized the hearing only scratched the surface of existing intelligence on UFOs, partly because former in
Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) joined The Hill’s event last week, “The Truth Is Out There: UFOs & National Security.”
They emphasized the hearing only scratched the surface of existing intelligence on UFOs, partly because former in
Klobuchar, Moran address visa processing delays with new bill
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the Visa Processing Improvement Act on July 27, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing ongoing delays that have left some waiting for an interview for more than two years.
In a November 2022 media note, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs attributed the long wait times to pandemic-era restrictions that prevented embassies and consulates from interviewing visa applicants in person. The buildup from these del
In a November 2022 media note, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs attributed the long wait times to pandemic-era restrictions that prevented embassies and consulates from interviewing visa applicants in person. The buildup from these del
5 things to know about a possible UAW strike
With one month before the United Auto Workers (UAW) contract expires on Sept. 14, President Joe Biden is asking the union and the Big Three automakers to work together and forge a fair agreement.
Negotiations between UAW and the Big Three — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — began in early July over pay increases, pensions and career security. Autoworkers are particularly concerned about how the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) could threaten their jobs and compensation.
5 big questions abo
Negotiations between UAW and the Big Three — Ford, General Motors and Stellantis — began in early July over pay increases, pensions and career security. Autoworkers are particularly concerned about how the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) could threaten their jobs and compensation.
5 big questions abo
‘A total blackbox’: UC Berkeley Police Accountability Board will end internal misconduct investigations
The impending launch of UC Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board, or PAB, will mark the first time in recent history that misconduct allegations will be processed outside of the UCPD.
Following a report of misconduct against a sworn UCPD officer, investigations into the department will be conducted by UC Davis’ Ethics and Compliance Office as a result of a memorandum of understanding, according to campus Executive Director of Civil Rights & Whistleblower Compliance Kellie Brennan. Investigatio
Following a report of misconduct against a sworn UCPD officer, investigations into the department will be conducted by UC Davis’ Ethics and Compliance Office as a result of a memorandum of understanding, according to campus Executive Director of Civil Rights & Whistleblower Compliance Kellie Brennan. Investigatio
Congress looks to rein in college sports: What to know about the legislation
Two years ago, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) changed the landscape of college sports by lifting their previous ban to allow student-athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness and image (NIL).
The ban’s suspension followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that restricting student-athlete compensation violated the Sherman Act, an antitrust law. Now, Congress is stepping in to place guardrails on college sports.
The NCAA’s interim policy states that individuals c
The ban’s suspension followed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that restricting student-athlete compensation violated the Sherman Act, an antitrust law. Now, Congress is stepping in to place guardrails on college sports.
The NCAA’s interim policy states that individuals c
American nurse kidnapped in Haiti: What you need to know
American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were abducted last Thursday from a small health clinic near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Both Haitian and U.S. authorities are investigating the abduction, but no information has been publicly released on who abducted her, what they want, or what it will take to free her.
The incident highlights what the U.S. State Department has deemed a rising risk of kidnapping and other crimes against Americans in the country.
Here’s what we know.
Dorsainvil is a
Both Haitian and U.S. authorities are investigating the abduction, but no information has been publicly released on who abducted her, what they want, or what it will take to free her.
The incident highlights what the U.S. State Department has deemed a rising risk of kidnapping and other crimes against Americans in the country.
Here’s what we know.
Dorsainvil is a
Becerra puts onus on Congress over migrant children re-settlement
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra deflected blame over the exploitation of migrant children Wednesday, saying that his department’s responsibility over a child ends once they are resettled in a sponsor household.
And he repeatedly noted it was up to Congress to change that reality, if it so desired.
Wednesday’s hearing of the House Oversight subcommittee on investigations was the latest exploring issues first highlighted in a New York Times investigation revealing the employme
And he repeatedly noted it was up to Congress to change that reality, if it so desired.
Wednesday’s hearing of the House Oversight subcommittee on investigations was the latest exploring issues first highlighted in a New York Times investigation revealing the employme
These five American women will appear on new quarters in 2024
The U.S. Mint has announced five new women who will be circulated on quarters in 2024 as part of the third year of the American Women Quarters Program.
The circulation is an initiative of the U.S. Mint in consultation with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, which was approved by Congress alongside the National Museum of the American Latino in 2020.
The fate of the Latino Museum is up in the air amid a dispute in Congress, but thus far the women’s museum is moving forward and set
The circulation is an initiative of the U.S. Mint in consultation with the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, which was approved by Congress alongside the National Museum of the American Latino in 2020.
The fate of the Latino Museum is up in the air amid a dispute in Congress, but thus far the women’s museum is moving forward and set
5 big questions about the ‘summer of strikes’
A tentative deal reached between UPS and its Teamsters-affiliated employees Tuesday has put new focus on unionization efforts and labor policy across corporate America and on Capitol Hill.
Surging labor activity across the U.S. is laying the groundwork for the “summer of strikes,” as hundreds of thousands of workers get ready to hit the picket line.
After more than two years of rising prices and corporate profits, workers across major industries are taking a stand for better compensation and w
Surging labor activity across the U.S. is laying the groundwork for the “summer of strikes,” as hundreds of thousands of workers get ready to hit the picket line.
After more than two years of rising prices and corporate profits, workers across major industries are taking a stand for better compensation and w
Small Business Administration overdue for an update: Landsman
With a record 10.5 million small business applications filed in the past two years, Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) said Wednesday that the Small Business Administration (SBA) needs to rethink how it defines a small business.
Landsman, who serves as ranking member of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, spoke Wednesday at The Hill’s event How New Pathways to Credit are Changing the Small Business Landscape.
“The SBA — for child care providers and a whole hos
Landsman, who serves as ranking member of the Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, spoke Wednesday at The Hill’s event How New Pathways to Credit are Changing the Small Business Landscape.
“The SBA — for child care providers and a whole hos
Press corps snatches back softball trophy from lawmakers
The press corps scored a resounding win over lawmakers Wednesday night in the 15th edition of the Congressional Women’s Softball Game, snatching back the trophy after members of Congress broke a five-year losing streak last year.
CNN Politics’s managing editor Mikayla Bouchard said the win was “especially sweet” for the Bad News Babes given it will be her last year playing.
“It’s been an amazing run, and to take the diamond one more time with these players has been a real joy and privilege,” B
CNN Politics’s managing editor Mikayla Bouchard said the win was “especially sweet” for the Bad News Babes given it will be her last year playing.
“It’s been an amazing run, and to take the diamond one more time with these players has been a real joy and privilege,” B
As 988 crisis line marks one year, many Americans still don’t know about it
More than 4 million people have called the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline since it launched last July. But a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 82 percent of Americans remain unaware of the 911 alternative for mental health crises.
The Hill hosted a discussion with lawmakers, mental health experts and advocates Thursday about increasing awareness and capacity of the hotline.
Thus far, the Biden-Harris administration has invested $1 billion in the effort, m
The Hill hosted a discussion with lawmakers, mental health experts and advocates Thursday about increasing awareness and capacity of the hotline.
Thus far, the Biden-Harris administration has invested $1 billion in the effort, m
Softball showdown more than a game to Wasserman Schultz, Klobuchar
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) says she doesn’t let being a breast cancer survivor define her. But she is determined to use her platform to urge other young women to pay attention to their breast health.
That’s why, when she made her battle public in 2009, she crossed party lines to launch the Congressional Women’s Softball Game (CWSG) with then-Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.).
“We started the game in order to be able to raise awareness for our very young women … to pay attention to their
That’s why, when she made her battle public in 2009, she crossed party lines to launch the Congressional Women’s Softball Game (CWSG) with then-Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.).
“We started the game in order to be able to raise awareness for our very young women … to pay attention to their
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