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newscast intern @kqed | previously @baynewsmatters via @djnf , always @dailycal | contact: rcooke @kqed .org

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2 months

Quite the late announcement: I'm excited to be reporting for @KQED as a newscast intern this fall. I just wrapped up my first month, but it may take a little longer to get used to the sound of my own voice on the radio (lol). Send tips/hot goss to rcooke @kqed .org 🤠

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6 months

Huge crowd at Sproul right now for Jummah prayer. Community members formed a human fence around Muslim students so they can pray without interruption. Photo from Stephanie Wang for @dailycal

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BREAKING: UC Berkeley is pausing construction at the park due to "the destruction of construction materials, unlawful protest activity, and violence," according to a campus statement @dailycal

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UPDATE: 150+ people are rallying to support People's Park on Telegraph right now. The chess club is present as well as food tables and a music show at the Dwight Triangle. Photo from UC Berkeley student and activist Connor Green:

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The last speaker today is from the UC Berkeley Divest Coalition. Two hours into the rally and there are still hundreds of students, faculty and community members here filling up Sproul

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NEW: 100+ people rally on Telegraph in support of People’s Park as UC Berkeley continues to wall off the site with double-stacked shipping containers. Seven people were arrested early this morning but have since been released. Read more in @dailycal here:

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Community members rally behind barricades as People’s Park container wall nears completion

More than a hundred protesters gathered on Telegraph Avenue Thursday in support of People’s Park as UC Berkeley continues to wall off the site with double-stacked shipping containers.

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BREAKING: UC Berkeley students have launched a Gaza Solidarity Encampment on the steps of Sproul Hall, joining several other universities across the country. Photo by Stephanie Wang for @dailycal , story to come

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BREAKING: The CA Supreme Court sides with the UC in the People's Park decision, citing @BuffyWicks bill from last year. Story to come

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Andrea Prichett of Berkeley Cop Watch (also a @UCBerkeley alum) recalled the Sproul encampment 40 years ago for divestment from South African apartheid. "Every day that this encampment exists, it challenges us to do more," she said, to loud cheers from the crowd

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A sampling of tents at UC Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment. There's around 70 tents in total and most people here are asleep by now. @dailycal will be here all night 🫡

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6 months

Thrilled to announce that I'll be at @baynewsmatters this summer as a multiplatform editing intern through @DJNF . I'm so grateful for the opportunity and I can't wait to get started!

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Dow Jones News Fund

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Meet the @DJNF Class of 2024! Eighty-six talented students from 55 schools selected to intern in 62 newsrooms as multiplatform editors, data journalists, digital producers, business reporters and audience engagement specialists.

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5 months

👀 The CA Supreme Court is dropping its decision on housing at People's Park tomorrow at 10am. Stay tuned for coverage

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I forgot I took a photo of this sign too👇

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@rrileycooke Me and my neighbor were there with our "Berkeley Hills Homeowners for More Housing" signs! #notallhomeowners

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10 months

BREAKING: UC Berkeley plans to put up a new perimeter around People's Park with shipping containers and barbed wire, according to a planning document obtained by @dailycal . Previously, campus called this speculation. Read here, from me and @maattttbrown :

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Campus plans to re-fence People’s Park with shipping containers, barbed wire

UC Berkeley intends to re-fence People’s Park with double-stacked cargo containers and barbed wire, according to a planning document obtained by The Daily Californian.

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NEW: UC Berkeley is the first UC campus — and the first college in California — to establish a Free Palestine Encampment. Campus said it has "no plans" to change its investment policies. From @rae_wymer and @Aarya_Muk for @dailycal :

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UC Berkeley students establish Free Palestine Encampment outside Sproul Hall

The UC Berkeley Divestment Coalition established a Free Palestine Encampment on the Mario Savio Steps in front of Sproul Hall, joining thousands of students from universities nationwide.

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6 months

I'm at Sproul Plaza where UC Berkeley students are organizing an All Out for Rafah protest, like there are at many other college campuses today

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6 months

JCRC Bay Area called UC Berkeley's encampment "abhorrent" but acknowledged that there's no violence or obstruction. Last night, Jewish students and community members gathered for Passover Seder at the encampment. Students at other universities like Columbia and Yale did the same

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JCRC Bay Area

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We are carefully monitoring the emerging anti-Israel protests at UC Berkeley, which appear to be inspired by the deeply antisemitic Columbia “encampment,” responsible for harassing and blocking Jewish students from accessing their campus. While their words are abhorrent, the

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The coconut meme has hit #berkmtg : "Do you think that our housing crisis just fell out of a coconut tree? No, it exists in the context of all that has been," said one public commenter 🥥🌴

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BREAKING: Richard Lyons, @BerkeleyHaas professor of economics and finance, will succeed Carol Christ as the next @UCBerkeley Chancellor. Story to come in @dailycal .

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I'm on assignment for @baynewsmatters at Jack London Square this morning to cover the launch of the Oakland-Alameda water shuttle. The first trip is at 7am, stay tuned ⛴️

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Riley Cooke

10 months

NEW: UC Berkeley student Cecilia Lunaparra may run to replace @RigelRobinson as the representative for District 7. An official decision to run should come in a few days. Stay tuned for more coverage

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At the urging of my community, I’m strongly considering for City Council! District 7 deserves a bold leader who fully listens to the needs of our community and continues the radical history of Berkeley’s Southside neighborhood.

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As much as I've loved covering #berkmtg this semester, I'm excited to take over as University News Editor for @dailycal today. There's a lot to look forward to on the university desk in the spring, from union contracts to the ASUC elections.

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NEW: I spoke w/ people who live in the barricaded zone by People's Park about the strict police presence facilitating entry. Student housing was impacted until Channing reopened today; the rest of the barriers are set to be removed tomorrow. For @dailycal :

Life inside the barricades: Residents describe restricted access within People’s Park street...

Police officers are strictly facilitating access to the barricaded zone surrounding People’s Park, prompting concerns from hundreds of UC Berkeley students and residents who live within the barriers

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NEW: I spent 24 hours at the Free Palestine Encampment w/ @Aarya_Muk , @Kianask_dc and @rae_wymer to get a better sense of what it's like for students and organizers inside. Read more in @dailycal :

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24 hours at the Free Palestine Encampment

The Daily Californian spent 24 hours with the encampment’s residents beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday to better understand the motivations of the protesters leading Berkeley’s participation in a national...

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UC Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment survived the first night. A banner across Sproul Hall reads "An injury to Gaza is an injury to all." No violence or arrests as far as we can tell. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage from @dailycal , photo from @annavarmstrongg

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10 months

Looks like the city of Berkeley is paying to maintain its own police presence at the barricades near People's Park (like on Telegraph Avenue, where BPD arrested four people yesterday). UCPD is patrolling within the barricades, but anything outside of that is city jurisdiction

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I have just confirmed with BPD that Berkeley officers at barricades in the Southside neighborhood not directly adjacent to the Park are not there as mutual aid under UCPD but at BPD's own initiative, meaning the City is paying out-of-pocket. This is not acceptable.

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BREAKING: UC Regents are now discussing a controversial item that would limit political statements on university websites. The regents meeting is now on recess due to significant in-person protests against the proposal. Read the draft policy here:

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UPDATE: Road closures from People's Park are impacting traffic and @rideact routes in Southside. A UC Berkeley WarnMe encourages employees in the affected area to seek remote work, but many businesses are retail. Read more here @dailycal :

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People’s Park road closures cause detours for bus lines in Southside

UC Berkeley issued a community advisory announcing road closures in Berkeley that are expected to last a few days due to the construction of a shipping container wall around People’s

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10 months

This is a concerning precedent. I wonder what safety concerns there are if the park has been cleared of people?

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Media access into the site is only allowed with an escort from the Cal public information officers "due to safety concerns" as work is ongoing. Access closed off late last eve to the morning, and I can't get in touch with PIOs to take a look rn. May be able to in the morning.

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Thank you to @meganfanmunce for talking to us about what it was like to cover the Friday shooting as students who were also sheltering on/near campus. I'm so proud of our coverage in @dailycal and grateful that no one was injured. Via @sfchronicle :

How UC Berkeley’s student paper reported shots on campus before university

When a man fired several shots into the air on UC Berkeley’s campus, the university’s...

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6 months

A statement from @UofCalifornia dropped yesterday and opposes calls for boycott and divestment. It makes no mention of some of the other encampment demands, though (like calling for an end to the war in Gaza or establishing a Palestinian Studies Dept)

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University of California statement on divestment

The University of California shared the following statement today, Friday, April 26, 2024: The University of California has consistently opposed calls for boycott against and divestment from Israel....

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6 months

I'm back at Sproul again where the organizers of the encampment are hosting speakers, a teach-in and a film screening later today. There's also protesters at Sather Gate calling for divestment

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BREAKING: The encampment is establishing a "Union Village" on the opposite side of Sproul from the "Alumni Village."

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BREAKING: UC Berkeley admin began negotiations with the Divestment Coalition on Monday. While campus will neither confirm or deny that the meeting occurred, @dailycal spoke with multiple organizers that were in attendance. Scoop from @Aarya_Muk :

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UC Berkeley administration begins negotiations with Free Palestine Encampment

UC Berkeley administration has begun negotiations with the UC Berkeley Divestment Coalition and Free Palestine Encampment, which has been occupying the steps in front of Sproul Hall since April 22.

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Riley Cooke

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Cool to see @SFGate and @piedmontexedra pick up my story on the People's Park court ruling. Thanks to @LisTeague and everyone else at chess club for talking to me about what the decision means to them 🫡

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People's Park Activists 'Disappointed, But Not Surprised' After Court Sides With Uc

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Baby's first byline for @baynewsmatters is published! Keep an eye out for the Trump Chicken tomorrow:

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Anti-Trump inflatable returns to SF to roost at fundraiser hosted by tech billionaires Thursday -...

Former President Donald Trump will be in San Francisco on Thursday for a fundraiser hosted by tech billionaires — and a 33-foot-tall bird lookalike from

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6 months

National media continues to be shocked that there are so many anti-Zionist Jewish protesters, but student journalists on the ground aren't surprised at all. Anti-Zionist Jewish students have had a constant presence at demonstrations here and at other campuses across the country.

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NEW: @annavarmstrongg was able to get inside the barricaded zone around People's Park to take photos for @dailycal . The container wall is complete and gaps are being closed with metal sheets. Stay tuned for more photos soon

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10 months

It's exciting to see the latest on People's Park featured in @nytimes . Student journalism is vital and we would love to see this article updated to credit @dailycal reporters for breaking it Tues. night, much like the Times has afforded @thecrimson .

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In Overnight Sweep, Police in Berkeley Clear Protesters From People’s Park

The University of California, Berkeley, has been trying for years, against determined opposition, to build new student housing on part of the iconic property.

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I'm at the encampment tonight with @Aarya_Muk and @rae_wymer for @dailycal . We've counted at least 60 tents and some students are praying right now

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2 years

BREAKING: Community members are tearing down the fence at People's Park @dailycal

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3 months

unfortunately, I think the age of people in the room skews too old to appreciate the reference

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The coconut meme has hit #berkmtg : "Do you think that our housing crisis just fell out of a coconut tree? No, it exists in the context of all that has been," said one public commenter 🥥🌴

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Big news coming out of #berkmtg tonight as @Kate4Berkeley announced her resignation. It's the second mayoral candidate resignation in less than a month from the Berkeley City Council (unclear if Harrison's campaign will continue). Stay tuned for more in @dailycal

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The Daily Californian

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[BREAKING]: District 4 Councilmember Kate Harrison just announced her resignation from the Berkeley City Council at tonight's #berkmtg .

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This video has been circulating online branding the woman throwing money at the council as antisemitic. As a reporter who was there, the context does not suggest her actions were antisemitic: (1/3)

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Riley Cooke

11 months

City council has adjourned for tonight, to loud boos from the crowd of demonstrators. Meeting will continue on Nov. 21 #berkmtg

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👀Some positive personal news for the tl: I'm joining @college_brief to start a daily newsletter for UC Berkeley students. Sign up to receive the top 5 headlines of the day (and some cheeky commentary from yours truly) in your inbox here:

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10 months

Update: As of this morning, campus said barricades will be up until 6pm Tuesday. The only street closures remaining are the sections of Haste, Bowditch and Dwight directly adjacent to People's Park

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Riley Cooke

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NEW: I spoke w/ people who live in the barricaded zone by People's Park about the strict police presence facilitating entry. Student housing was impacted until Channing reopened today; the rest of the barriers are set to be removed tomorrow. For @dailycal :

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Update on People's Park this morning: double-stacked shipping containers are going up around the perimeter streets of the park, and a rally is starting now at Telegraph and Haste. Look out for continued coverage from @dailycal today. Photo from @LisTeague :

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UPDATE: The livestream has ended without the meeting resuming. This is what I see on my end. Hard to tell what's going on without being there in person @UofCalifornia

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7 months

BREAKING: UC Regents are now discussing a controversial item that would limit political statements on university websites. The regents meeting is now on recess due to significant in-person protests against the proposal. Read the draft policy here:

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6 months

Berkeley City College students have arrived in solidarity with UC Berkeley's encampment

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Riley Cooke

10 months

Thank you to @sfchronicle for covering this and crediting student journalists!

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San Francisco Chronicle

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UC Berkeley plans to close off the historic People’s Park with shipping containers and fencing, the Daily Californian reported this week, setting up a potential confrontation with protesters who have long opposed plans to build a housing complex there.

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And here's the updated story:

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BREAKING: UC Regents chose to postpone the vote on the policy that would limit political speech on university websites. This is the second time the regents postponed a vote on this proposal, and the next meetings will take place in May. Story to come in @dailycal

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The first big story I've overseen as @dailycal 's university editor is out now 👀 Over the past few weeks, @clarabrownstein pored over ASUC documents from the fall to find out what UC Berkeley's student government has (& hasn't) accomplished:

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ASUC Wrapped: What the senate has (and hasn’t) achieved this semester

This fall has been marked by continuing legislation on People’s Park, the #Justice4Ivonne movement and protests and counter-protests around the Israel-Hamas war. Students spent their semester...

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UPDATE: 4 people were arrested by Berkeley police at the rally for People's Park this afternoon and were booked at Berkeley City Jail. @sandhyadg_ and I have more info here (and hopefully the last update for today) in @dailycal :

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Berkeley police arrest 4 protesters at People’s Park rally on Telegraph Ave.

Officers from the Berkeley Police Department arrested four demonstrators supporting People’s Park as the rally on Telegraph Avenue continued throughout Thursday.

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BREAKING: An opinion was just filed for the lawsuit over construction at People's Park. TLDR: it's being sent back to the lower court to amend the environmental impact review. Story to come in @dailycal

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NEW: Conflicting reports spread like wildfire last night in the absence of timely information from campus about the shooting at Lower Sproul. If you also had trouble figuring out what happened and when, read the full timeline from me in @dailycal here:

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From shots fired to all clear: A timeline of the shooting at Lower Sproul Plaza

In the span of a few minutes, the atmosphere at UC Berkeley transformed from a typical Friday night into a nightmare punctuated by several gunshots that put campus on lockdown.

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Another speaker from the United Educators of San Francisco highlighted the student-worker solidarity at this protest and elsewhere. Some signs from the crowd:

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BREAKING: City Councilmember and mayoral candidate @RigelRobinson resigned and ended his campaign, effective Friday. This leaves the Southside district without a representative in the council. From me and @sandhyadg_ for @dailycal :

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City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Rigel Robinson resigns, ends mayoral campaign

Berkeley City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Rigel Robinson, who represents the student-majority Southside district, announced his resignation from the council and the end to his campaign...

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Riley Cooke

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NEW: Community members anticipate a new People's Park perimeter fence in the coming days, but UC Berkeley says it is "speculation." The last time there was a fence was August 2022, but it was quickly dismantled by protesters. Read it here in @dailycal :

Community members anticipate new People's Park fence, campus calls it speculation

People’s Park advocates anticipate that UC Berkeley will fence off the park this week in an event similar to the last time a perimeter fence was erected in August 2022.

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6 months

There's an environmental studies class holding lecture at the encampment. About 20 students sitting in a circle by the tents

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There's a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions teach-in in front of the encampment right now. Dozens of people of all ages are listening in

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Inbox: Streets are finally open by People's Park, nearly a week after they were barricaded. The reopening timeline was pushed back several times (initially it was scheduled for Sunday). UC Berkeley says it "regrets the disruption" to impacted residents ⬇️

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Last week, I dug into the most recent campaign finance reports for the Berkeley mayoral race. A few Berkeley/Oakland electeds pitched in this cycle, so check to see if your rep is giving money (or receiving a refund 👀) in @baynewsmatters :

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Sophie Hahn narrowly leads Kate Harrison in fundraising for Berkeley mayoral race - Local News...

Berkeley mayoral candidate and current City Councilmember Sophie Hahn narrowly raised more money for her campaign in the first half of 2024 than either of

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2 years

The statement added that there were "multiple" arrests. Construction personnel and law enforcement have now withdrawn from People's Park to avoid further confrontation @dailycal

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Riley Cooke

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Folks in Berkeley are reading out the decision in full right now. "Can we hear a 'boo!' Can we hear a 'shame!'" There's about 20 people here, including Councilmember @cecilialunap

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NEW: Gilman Street Philz Coffee employees were sent home yesterday for wearing "free Palestine" pins on their uniforms. I spoke to @cc_angelicaa about her experience. Read the full story here in @dailycal :

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Gilman St. Philz Coffee employees sent home for 'free Palestine' pins

Five employees at the Philz Coffee on Gilman Street were sent home Thursday for wearing pins that read “free Palestine” — despite saying they did not receive any written notice

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Riley Cooke

8 months

INBOX: There will be a rally on Sproul at noon today to protest the proposed political speech ban on university websites, which the UC Regents will vote on at their upcoming meetings in two weeks.

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ICYMI, here's my recap of the middle housing #berkmtg for @baynewsmatters . Despite all the anticipation on Tuesday, it'll be a few months before a final vote goes before the Berkeley City Council ⬇️

Berkeley delays action on historic rezoning that would encourage multi-family housing - Local News...

The room was packed Tuesday as attendees anxiously awaited the sole item on the special Berkeley City Council agenda: a large rezoning proposal to allow

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6 months

Union leadership with @uaw_4811 said as far as they know, this is the first "Union Village" of its kind among the UC campuses and that union members are agitated and excited to be out here

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Riley Cooke

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BREAKING: The encampment is establishing a "Union Village" on the opposite side of Sproul from the "Alumni Village."

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Some reactions on the ground at Chess Club as the People's Park decision was read: "We fought really hard, right?" "This case isn't over" "It's a triumph of greed" Story to come in @baynewsmatters

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Riley Cooke

10 months

@EskSF Scarily reminiscent of this Berkeleyside April Fool's article

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April Fools’: Shipping company to design student housing project at People's Park

Although the original design preferred by UC Berkeley was excellent, the switch to modular stacked dorm units allows more student housing at reduced cost. (Note: this is an April Fool's story!)

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9 months

ICYMI: UC Regents won't develop an employment policy for undocumented students for another year, reneging on their commitment from last May. Undocumented UC students can't hold any on-campus jobs currently. From me in @dailycal (1/3):

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UC Regents defer undocumented student employment policy despite protests, hunger strike

The UC Regents deferred their commitment to develop an equitable employment policy for undocumented students after numerous protests and a hunger strike by more than 20 undocumented students.

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Riley Cooke

9 months

Baby's first newsletter post is live! If you're not subscribed, you can read what you would've gotten in your inbox on the website instead. Today's post includes CA storm updates, DA recall campaign finance and a business comeback story:

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Riley Cooke

9 months

After @dailycal reporting exposed the issue last week, the ASUC admin office will receive up to 11 support staff to help it meet its constitutional requirements, such as adequate public notices and detailed meeting minutes. Read the follow up from Ani:

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ASUC Administrative Office to receive support staff to meet 48-hour notice requirement

The ASUC Administrative Office will receive up to 11 support staff from its in-house legal office to remedy its noncompliance with providing 48-hour public meeting notices after reporting from The

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Riley Cooke

9 months

NEW: The ASUC Senate has failed to post adequate public notice for meetings for the past three years, violating its constitution. The ASUC has not responded to @dailycal inquiries this week. Scoop from student gov reporters @eleanornjonas & Ani Tutunjyan:

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Riley Cooke

8 months

Hundreds sheltered in place after shots were fired at Lower Sproul Plaza tonight. One person is in custody and there are no reported injuries. I could not have covered this without the texts/photos people sent to me from the scene. Breaking story from me:

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Suspect arrested after shots fired at Lower Sproul Plaza, shelter in place lifted

One person is in custody and police have secured the area after there were multiple reports of shots fired at Lower Sproul Plaza on campus.

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Riley Cooke

3 months

Hundreds of restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other food facilities in Berkeley went without mandatory safety inspections last year, according to a scathing report from @JennyTheAuditor today. From me for @baynewsmatters , republished in @KQED :

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Most Berkeley Restaurants Didn't Receive Health Inspections Last Year | KQED

Berkeley's Environmental Health Division only completed 29% of its required inspections for restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, catering services and similar food facilities in 2023.

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Riley Cooke

2 years

BREAKING: Workers erected an "antiscale" fence around People's Park early Wednesday morning. Protestors are organizing a demonstration later today at Sproul Plaza. Story to come @dailycal

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Riley Cooke

9 months

NEW: The ASUC Senate has failed to post adequate public notice for meetings for the past three years, violating its constitution. The ASUC has not responded to @dailycal inquiries this week. Scoop from student gov reporters @eleanornjonas & Ani Tutunjyan:

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ASUC fails 48-hour public meeting notice for 3rd consecutive year

This Wednesday, the ASUC Senate failed to provide a 48-hour public notice, falling short of its constitutional requirement and continuing a three-year pattern.

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Riley Cooke

6 months

Good morning from the Free Palestine Encampment! It was pretty quiet overnight, and as it starts to get light out, some students are working on homework in and around the tents. A rotation of volunteers kept watch over the encampment as people slept

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Riley Cooke

1 year

I'm at the Berkeley City Council meeting for @dailycal where there are tons of people sitting in to protest the Telegraph Chess Club being cleared. I'll be live tweeting with @annavarmstrongg and @ChesneyEvert tonight #berkmtg

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Riley Cooke

2 years

THREAD 🧵: A court recently blocked UC Berkeley from building housing at People's Park, pending an amended environmental review that considers potential alternative sites and student noise. What does this even mean? I tried to find out for @dailycal (1/6)

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Riley Cooke

3 years

BREAKING: The @UCBerkeley Anthropology Library will stay open at least through next week, but without a librarian. The funding will come from Dean of Social Sciences Raka Ray's office.

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Riley Cooke

6 months

Good morning! ICYMI, student workers established a “Union Village” at UC Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment during a huge rally for Rafah yesterday. It was by far the biggest demonstration I've covered for @dailycal so far. Read the full story here:

UAW workers establish ‘Union Village’ as hundreds rally for Rafah on Sproul

In the midst of an emergency “All Out For Rafah” rally at Sproul Plaza Tuesday afternoon, student workers established a “Union Village” at the “Free Palestine Encampment” — a first

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Riley Cooke

6 months

Read more from me in @dailycal here:

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The Daily Californian

6 months

BREAKING: Berkeley Haas professor Richard Lyons will take over as the next UC Berkeley Chancellor effective July 1 after the UC Board of Regents voted to approve the appointment Wednesday

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Riley Cooke

2 years

Most of the trees have been cut down in the park @dailycal

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6 months

You can also read it in print! (it's inside the fold of our Best of Berkeley issue)

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Riley Cooke

11 months

NEW: Several Berkeley elected officials have signed a letter calling for a long-term ceasefire in Palestine and the release of all hostages, including Councilmembers @RigelRobinson and @KateHarrisonD4 . Read the letter here: Story to come in @dailycal

CA Israel/Palestine Letter.pdf

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Riley Cooke

10 months

At long last, the new-and-improved website for @dailycal is up at . We're still working on uploading older content, but the latest stories will start being published online again (including during UC Berkeley's winter break!)📰

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Riley Cooke

10 months

There was a community shabbat earlier this afternoon; the crowd expressed support for people in Gaza, chanting "free free Palestine!"

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10 months

Groups rallying at Dwight and Telegraph right now outside People's Park barricades for a community shabbat.

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Riley Cooke

9 months

For all my Twitter lurkers, what if you subscribed instead of waiting for me to post on here every morning 🤨

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Riley Cooke

9 months

I didn't get to see LeBron last night, but I do have a packed newsletter this morning. From city health inspections in the co-ops to a wrongful termination lawsuit by the former Oakland PD chief, read more here:

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Riley Cooke

8 months

INBOX: A campuswide email elaborates on the "altercation" that escalated to the shots fired at Lower Sproul, confirming the suspect acted alone and that there will be increased police presence. "The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority," the email reads.

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Riley Cooke

2 years

Hey Berkeley students! I'm working on a story for @dailycal about the Clipper Baypass program that provides free transit for 50k Bay Area residents. If you or someone you know received this pass, or if you have thoughts on the program, DM me or reach out at rcooke @dailycal .org

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Riley Cooke

2 years

🧵THREAD: @dailycal has been profiling Berkeley candidates and measures for the upcoming #Election2022 . Here are all the features our reporters have done so far on Berkeley City Council candidates:

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Riley Cooke

9 months

From the first @dailycal editorial this spring on People's Park: "The dystopian state of surveillance that now shrouds the park contradicts the values Berkeley students have long championed, especially those that the park itself was founded upon."

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People's Park barricade is a disaster by design

For weeks leading up to Jan. 4, People’s Park activists suspected that campus would yet again attempt to wall off the park. However, concerns about this move were dismissed by

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Riley Cooke

5 months

Some photos of the graffiti inside Anna Head, pulled from the Instagram account @/uncompromising_liberation

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The Daily Californian

5 months

UPDATE: Photos posted on Instagram also show antisemitic graffiti equating the Star of David with the swastika on the inside walls of the hall.

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Riley Cooke

10 months

Thank you to @LisTeague , @JonahGottlieb and everyone else I can't find on Twitter who followed up with me today. Stay tuned for more coverage soon 🫡

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Riley Cooke

5 months

I'm at Berkeley's Chess Club where folks are awaiting the People's Park court decision. It's supposed to drop in about five minutes

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Riley Cooke

2 years

NEW: @SFBART and @MTCBATA just launched the Clipper BayPass pilot program, providing free bus/train/ferry transit to 50k Bay Area residents, including 12k UC Berkeley students! Read more here:

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Riley Cooke

6 months

Community members are linking arms and forming a line in front of the sea of tents on the Sproul steps. Protesters are chanting "World leaders grow a spine, Rafah is our red line," among other phrases

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Riley Cooke

2 years

BREAKING: @UAW5810 , the union representing postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers, has reached a tentative agreement with the UC. Story to come @dailycal #UAWonStrike

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Riley Cooke

6 months

More photos from this morning before I sign off to get some sleep. Follow @rae_wymer and @Aarya_Muk for ongoing coverage

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