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BERKELEY — On August 28, 2020, the new website, CareBubbles, launched to assist students, staff, and faculty members at UC Berkeley in finding childcare services. UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Work and Family and the Chancellor’s COVID-19 Dependent Care Working Group are working together to set up CareBubbles for anyone who has a CalNet account. The statement explains: “Berkeley CareBubbles...

SAN JOSE — On August 25, 2020, San Jose State University (SJSU) released that Money magazine had reported SJSU was the most transformative college in the United States for 2020 – 2021. According to Money magazine’s website, it determined the ranking by “graduation rates, earning, and student loan repayment." Money magazine estimates 62 % of SJSU students receive grants, and the...

BERKELEY — On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Italian Trattoria La Siciliana will be closed and merge with Agrodolce in North Berkeley. Agrodolce’s website states: “From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana – a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years – Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are...

LOS ANGELES—On Sunday, August 30, two airline pilots came across someone in the air who was in jetpack. Federal Aviation Administration Communications Manager of the Pacific Division sent San Francisco News the following statement, "Two airline flight crews reported seeing what appeared to be someone in a jet pack as they were on their final approaches to LAX around 6:35...

MALIBU—A temporary skate park, adjacent to the site of the proposed permanent Bluffs Skate Park which is expected to open in 2021, reopened after a period of closure due to violations of safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary park reopened on Monday, August 31 with new COVID-19 guidelines in place.  On July 3, the city of Malibu opened...

SAN FRANCISCO—According to a police report released Monday, August 31, the San Francisco Police Department responded to a call on San Bruno Avenue and Silver Avenue for a report of hot prowl burglary on August 27 at 8:27 a.m. When authorities arrived on the scene they met with a 'juvenile' girl who said she walked out of her bedroom...

OAKLAND—Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event, Oakland Cocktail Week, will be held virtually, which kicks off from September 10 thru October 11. The event will start with broadcasting the 2018 documentary, “Town Spirit: A Tribute to Oakland’s Enduring Bar culture,” and finish with the Town Throw-down cocktail competition. From September 18 thru October 9, there would be a...

SACRAMENTO—On Sunday, August 30, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2147, written by Assemblywoman Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), which will make it easier for formerly incarcerated individuals to become firefighters upon their release. The California Assembly passed the bill by a vote of 51-12 with most Democrats in support. Eleven Republicans and one Democrat, Assemblyman Rudy Salas of...

HAYWARD—Marley’s Treats, a Filipino American bakery, open Friday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm every week at 838 B St. Hayward is remaining open during the current global pandemic. Customers of Marley’s Treats enjoy baked goodies inspired with Filipino flavors, such as ube (Filipino purple yam), pandan, leche flan, and avocado. Marley’s Treats updates its menu every Monday...

CALIFORNIA—A total of 10 firefighters from Israel arrived in California in order to help combat ongoing wildfires throughout Northern California on Sunday, August 30. The team greeted the governor, Gavin Newsom, and the Office of Emergency Services on August 31. The Israeli firefighter team landed at the San Francisco International Airport on August 30. The State of California and Israel...