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While the library deems the phrase 'Zionism is racism' as harmful, organisers and community members disagree

Berkeley residents protested outside Berkeley City Council’s meeting Tuesday, voicing their disapproval of Berkeley mayor Jesse Arreguín’s visit to Israel.

Regarding “Boudin rebuts claim of negligence” (Bay Area & Business, Jan. 28): As...

Rent board votes in support of Palestinians facing evictions in Israel It was a welcomed political statement by some but reviled by others who think the board overstepped its boundaries. Berkeley City Hall. November 6, 2020. Photo: Pete Rosos The Berkeley rent board passed a resolution condemning the Israeli government’s attempted eviction of Palestinians from land in Sheikh Jarrah. The resolution, which the board approved this month, has been cheered by some as promising support of Palesti...

California grappling with diversity in ethnic studies for high schools By (0) A model ethnic studies curriculum, ordered by the California legislature in 2016, will be a guide to help schools develop elective courses or lessons to include in history and social science classes to reflect student demographics in their communities. File Photo by Oleksandr Berezko/Shutterstock Jan. 22 (UPI) -- The California Department of Education is finalizing a model ethnic studies curriculum designed to teach...

Honors & Awards Sheri Greenawald Sheri Greenawald has been awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal in recognition of years of service. She made her debut with S.F. Opera in 1978 and went on to play a number of leading roles in the company. Since 2002, Greenawald, who is retiring this month, has been the S.F. Opera Center director and the S.F.-based Merola Opera program artistic director. “On Sunday, Nov. 11, 1978, a house debut was made by a young Marzelline in ‘Fidelio,’” Matthew Shilvoc...