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CA Gov. Newsom releases long-term COVID-19 strategy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a COVID-19 plan focused on monitoring variants and stockpiling resources while expecting transmission to continue.

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Report Recommends Affordable Housing for Artists, 'Cultural Workers'

A report providing recommendations for Berkeley's Housing Element update recommends allocating affordable housing and exploring a guaranteed basic income program for creative workers.

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Berkeley City Council plans to address houselessness, poor mental health

Berkeley City Council members sought to define the intersection of houselessness and mental illness to develop an action plan to address both Tuesday.

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CA mask mandate lifts, businesses to set their own indoor protocols

Businesses in Berkeley will be able to establish their own mask rules for fully vaccinated individuals starting Wednesday.

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City of Berkeley boasts high booster vaccination rates

According to the city of Berkeley’s COVID-19 dashboard, 91% of all Berkeley residents are fully vaccinated, and of those, 46% have received a booster shot.

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As CA, cities see minimum wage increases, some push for more

California and numerous cities in the Bay Area saw their minimum wages increase as of Jan. 1, providing low-income workers with a boost to their earnings.

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Berkeley City Council approves funding for multiple housing projects

The Berkeley City Council voted to advance several affordable and supportive housing initiatives at a special meeting Dec. 14.

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Berkeley City Council passes 2022 budget, legislative platform

The Berkeley City Council determined funding allocations for fiscal year 2022 and the city’s legislative platform for next year at its regular meeting.

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Berkeley City Council provides feedback on Housing Element Update

The Berkeley City Council discussed updates to the Berkeley Housing Element Update at a special meeting of the council Dec. 9.

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Assembly member seeks change after high school sexual misconduct case

A Berkeley High School teacher resigned after sexual misconduct allegations against him were verified. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is pursuing legal change.

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