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Police clear Berkeley’s historic People’s Park in surprise midnight operation

In latest move by University of California, Berkeley, law enforcement agencies arrested protesters and erected barrier

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024

UAW members aren't all assembling cars. More and more are unionized grad students

At its peak, the United Auto Workers union had 1.5 million members. Today, the "A" in UAW might as well include academia, as roughly 100,000 of the union's 383,000 members work in higher education.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

California governor signs laws compelling universities to report return of Native American remains

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two laws to require the California State University system and urge the University of California system to update the state on their progress to return Native American remains to tribes

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

UC intends to hire students without legal status or work permits and will formulate a plan

LOS ANGELES — The University of California regents, saying they support an equitable education for all, unanimously agreed Thursday to find a pathway to enact a bold policy to hire students who lack legal status and work permits.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023

A chapter ends for this historic Asian American bookstore, but its story continues

For decades, Eastwind Books was an anchor for the Bay Area's Asian American community. Now, the husband and wife duo behind it have decided to close the shop.

WEKU · May 6, 2023

Asian Americans spent decades seeking fair education. Then the right stole the narrative

Affirmative action opponents have used racial scapegoating to reframe the national debate, exploiting middle-class fears

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2023

University of California proposes first-time systemwide admission guarantee to all qualified transfer students

LOS ANGELES — The University of California on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever systemwide admission guarantee for qualified transfer student applicants — but access to particular campuses is not assured.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

UC calls controversial $4 billion Blackstone investment a 'capitalistic' win for retirees

University of California investment officials said Thursday that their controversial decision to invest $4 billion in private equity giant Blackstone was a "capitalistic decision" to maximize returns for UC retirees and rebuffed criticism that it was worsening the student housing crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2023

2 arrested, officer injured after protesters clash outside Charlie Kirk’s speech at UC Davis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — About 100 protesters picketed and clashed with police Tuesday evening at the University of California, Davis in a demonstration against a far-right radio show host speaking on campus at a conservative student group event.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Snow falling on telescopes: Astronomy shut down on Bay Area's Mount Hamilton

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A huge slab of ice and snow slides off the huge domed roof of the Great Refractor telescope at Mount Hamilton’s Lick Observatory and smashes thunderously to the asphalt.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023