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CA state legislators approve 2021-22 budget proposal

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Following considerable deliberation, California state legislators approved a $262.6 billion budget proposal Monday, compromising with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on key topics such as economic stimulus, homelessness and higher education.

The proposal was delayed by disagreements over the state’s long-term spending, according to an article from the Associated Press. The legislature reached the agreement days before the start of the new fiscal year and almost two weeks after passing a placeholder budget to meet the June 15 deadline.

With $76 billion in surplus, legislators aimed to allocate more money toward ongoing spending, but Newsom expressed concerns about the trajectory of the state’s finances, preferring to return $8.1 billion to taxpayers in tax rebates, the article added.

Under the new budget, $8.1 billion will be delivered in payments of up to $1,100 to families that earn at most $75,000. However, while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic remains a primary focus, this year’s budget also includes funding to address community issues.

“Through the end of this pandemic and beyond, (the budget) advances the Governor’s sustained focus on increasing opportunity through education, including early education; increasing the affordability of health care and housing, and effective governance,” reads a press release from Newsom’s office.

Many provisions are made toward higher education in the agreement, including efforts to curb nonresident admission to UC and CSU schools to increase in-state admittance. According to Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn, 900 out-of-state admissions will be replaced by California students at UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC San Diego every year from the 2022-23 academic year through 2025.

The budget also addresses outstanding student debt as legislators seek to expand Cal Grant enrollment.

“This year’s budget includes $155 million to increase eligibility for Cal Grants — particularly for older and returning students — funds that can go a long way to help students with the rising cost of housing,” Hahn said in an email.

According to the latest state Assembly floor report of the 2021-22 budget, the “age and time out of high school” requirements for community college students will be eliminated. Furthermore, $632 million will be allocated toward rebooting the Middle Class Scholarship to provide “debt free college” for lower- and middle-income students.

The agreement also increases job protection for child care and transitional kindergarten providers. Additionally, Newsom agreed with legislators to expand the availability of health care to undocumented residents aged 50 years and above. 

The budget includes critical investments in addressing homelessness, cited by the floor report as the “largest ever commitment” yet made. Hahn added that roughly $12 billion go toward existing programs, including the CalWORKs Housing Support Program, the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program and Project Roomkey.

Of the $12 billion in funding, $1 billion is directed toward helping local governments, such as Berkeley, address homelessness, Hahn noted.

“It’s a privilege to have a hand in crafting such a historic and transformational state budget that will have lasting impact on Californians for decades,” said state Assemblymember Phil Ting, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, in a statement. “We are meeting the challenges of today … while also investing in tomorrow.”

Contact Kavya Gupta at kgupta@dailycal.org, and follow her on Twitter at @kavyaguptta.

The Daily Californian

Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on campus for those that have been fully vaccinated and have submitted their vaccination record to the MySHR portal, the Office of the Provost announced in an email to staff Tuesday. The decision comes a day before USC resumes in-person classes for the second summer session. 

While the University plans to return to in-person classes for the fall, USC anticipates for most students and faculty to resume some form of in-person work in the coming weeks as different schools and departments begin creating individualized resumption plans.

“Whether you are back in person or working in a hybrid capacity, our vaccination and masking policies are focused on keeping the Trojan community safe, enabling the university to meet our teaching, research and community engagement missions, and being compliant with the latest health guidelines,” the email read. 

The memo also stated that USC will require all employees and students to continue self-reporting their daily symptoms through TrojanCheck. Masks will still be required while riding on public transit, including all USC shuttle buses and in healthcare settings, including Keck Medicine of USC facilities. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health strongly recommends mask wearing in indoor public settings, including those who are fully vaccinated, as the Delta coronavirus variant, which is twice as transmissible as other coronavirus strains, continues to become widespread. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Delta variant is now the third-most common strain in California. 

With the exception of being alone in a private office or eating or drinking while socially distanced, students and faculty who are not vaccinated are still required to wear masks indoors at all USC campuses. Unvaccinated students, faculty and staff must continue to get regularly tested for the coronavirus — once per week for faculty, staff and graduate students and twice per week for undergraduate students. According to the email, those who are unvaccinated may be unable to participate in activities and events that require a fully vaccinated status for attendance. 

On March 5, the University announced they would require all students to receive full vaccinations with the exception for medical or religious reasons. Students are required to submit their vaccination status or an exemption or declination form to the MySHR portal by July 15, Provost Charles Zukoski and Senior Vice President of Human Resources Felicia Washington stated in the email. 

International students who have applied for housing and are unable to get vaccinated by July 15 will be expected to notify student housing and receive their vaccination upon arrival,a memo issued June 18 states. Students who arrive to campus from outside of the United States and are not fully vaccinated must adhere to a seven-day quarantine.

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June marks Pride month and as it wraps up, UH organizations and students took to social media to commemorate the month of LGBTQ+ celebration.

While Houston’s Pride demonstrations are taking place later in the year this time around, the UH LGBTQ Resource Center celebrates Pride all year round.

The center serves as a hub for LGBTQ+ students, with a full lending library of books and DVDs  about a variety of LGBTQ+ topics and content, identity pride and pronoun pins, and condoms. 

“Since Houston Pride will be happening later in the year at a date yet to be announced, we will promote and support the Houston area Pride Events as we are able as well,” said Juliann Losey, who serves as the Gender and Sexuality Education Program Manager at the UH LGBTQ Resource Center. 

Instead of parades and parties, the school took to social media, with instagram posts, infographics and scholarships for community members.

The center also hosted a number of programs and events around Pride, like information sessions around their scholarship programs and ally training. Most of their events though are expected to happen in the fall. 

“We are planning some stellar events for when students return in the fall, so watch for our Ally Tie-Dye, Ice Cream Social and Fun With Make-Up events,” Losey added. 

Until then, UH students, staff and faculty can subscribe to their newsletter that has resources for allies, join their discord server and attend the center’s ally training. 

“The resource center is a safe, comfortable space for students to hangout and meet people,” Losey said. “As always, the LGBTQ Resource Center is the UH hub for Pride-year round, so we encourage students to stop by.”

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Armstrong students can schedule appointments to receive either the Johnson and Johnson or a dose of the Moderna vaccine at the Health Professions Academic Building on Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2021.

Students who wish to be vaccinated should log into their MyGS portal and click on the “COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Form,” which can be found under the heading “COVID-19 Information and Resources.”

Both the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are approved by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization for individuals over the age of 18.

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine only requires one dose to be completely effective. The Moderna vaccine requires two doses that are administered 28 days apart to be completely effective.

Additionally, Georgia Southern students can now get their COVID-19 vaccine at any university campus in the University System of Georgia (USG). Regardless of which university USG students attend, they can get vaccinated at any of the 15 campuses in Georgia.

Even students who got their first dose at the end of the spring semester from Georgia Southern can receive their second dose from another USG campus that is closer to home for students who went home for the summer.

Students who need to schedule an appointment should please visit www.usg.edu/vaccination today to schedule an appointment at the vaccination site closest to them.

If students cannot find a convenient appointment at a university-based vaccination site, they can visit one of the community-based vaccination sites. Students who need help finding a community based site should visit The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Vaccine Finder.

“USG strongly encourages all faculty, staff, students and visitors to get vaccinated, although it is not mandatory. Getting vaccinated is an individual decision and not required to be a part of our campuses,” President Marrero said in a recent message to the students.

To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines, visit Georgia Southern’s COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution, read COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall, or watch COVID Vaccines Unmasked: Questions and Answers from an Immunologist.

The Colorado State University Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President provided an update on the logistics of the fall 2021 semester Monday. In an email to students, faculty and associates, Provost and Executive Vice President Mary Pedersen outlined the structure of the upcoming fall semester with regards to COVID-19 precautions and protocols.  Many […]

Berkeley mass vaccination site relocates to San Pablo Avenue

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A mass vaccination site in West Berkeley is offering COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday to Saturday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As part of a transition toward neighborhood vaccination settings, residents may now receive their vaccinations at a mass vaccination site in West Berkeley.

People can get vaccinated with or without an appointment at the new site, which operates in a parking lot by the Berkeley Adult School at 1701 San Pablo Ave. from Tuesday to Saturday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The site replaces the mass vaccination site at Golden Gate Fields, which closed June 26 and was operated by the city and Curative Inc.

“Coordinated by the City of Berkeley on a parking lot owned by Berkeley Unified School District and run by a private medical provider, Curative Inc., the consolidated vaccine and testing site also reflects the partnerships among public and private parties that have been essential to fighting the pandemic,” a city of Berkeley press release reads.

Everyone ages 12 years or older may receive the Pfizer vaccine while those 18 years or older may receive the Moderna vaccine, the press release adds.

People can also schedule and receive their second dose at the site even if they received their first dose elsewhere. In addition, the site will also provide COVID-19 testing services at a kiosk.

Check back for updates.

Aditya Katewa is the executive news editor. Contact him at akatewa@dailycal.org, and follow him on Twitter at @adkatewa1.

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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation for rent relief, tenant protection

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California’s eviction moratorium will be extended through September and clear tenants’ rent debt. The program will cover all past-due and prospective rent payments for eligible tenants.

(Photo by Charlie Nguyen under CC BY 2.0.)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through September and clear tenants’ rent debt.

As a result of AB 832, the state’s rent relief program will cover all past-due and prospective rent payments for eligible tenants. The state’s emergency rental assistance program will also cover utility bills, according to a press release for Newsom’s office.

“Under AB 832, California will significantly increase cash assistance to low-income tenants and small landlords under the state’s $5.2 billion rent relief program, making it the largest and most comprehensive COVID rental protection and rent relief program of any state in the nation,” the press release reads.

The press release adds that the program will prioritize cities and counties with “unmet needs.” In addition, the bill reforms certain judicial processes to help tenants and landlords obtain rental assistance.

Aditya Katewa is the executive news editor. Contact him at akatewa@dailycal.org, and follow him on Twitter at @adkatewa1.

The Daily Californian

With the Atlanta Hawks three wins away from making it to the NBA Finals, a sold out crowd of 16,650 fans certainly did their part to help the team. Although I watched the game on TV, it was clear the fans were into it from the tip, roaring for each Hawks basket and jeering for each controversial call. The Atlanta Hawks hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on June 27 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series was tied at one game apiece heading to Atlanta.

The Bucks had a dominating performance in Game 2, scoring 125 points and shutting down superstar guard Trae Young. However, the recent blow out seemed to have no effect on the Hawks early in Game 3 as the team opened up with a 7-0 run that forced Milwaukee to take a timeout after less than two minutes of gametime. The Hawks forced the Bucks to turn the ball over in each of their first three possessions, ultimately building a 15-2 lead. 

“The big thing for us was to get off to a good start,” Hawks head coach Nate McMillan said in his postgame press conference. “And I thought [in] the first quarter, we were able to do that.” 

Leading the Hawks early on was Young, who scored 14 of his team-high 35 points in the first quarter. Young’s early and quick start noticeably boosted his confidence following a rough offensive performance in Game 2. 

The second quarter featured back-and-forth action as the teams traded three-pointers and transition layups. After resting for the first four minutes of the quarter Young came back into the game to hit a 36-foot three-pointer with his foot on the Hawks’ halfcourt logo. The point guard also added a couple dazzling assists, but the Bucks continued to respond.

After an and-one by Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo six minutes into the quarter, Milwaukee had suddenly cut the Hawks lead to two. Antetokounmpo, while kept quiet by the Hawks in the first quarter, made his presence known in the second with dominance in the paint. Despite the Hawks’ early advantage, the Bucks had climbed all the way back to tie the game at 56.

Like in the first half, Young came out hot to start the second half. In less than six minutes, Young hit one of his signature floaters, two wide open threes and an and-one that put the Hawks up 73-66 with 7:22 left in the third quarter. Despite the close score at the end of the first half, it looked as if Young and the Hawks had managed to pull away.  

“[Young] was scoring for us,” McMillan said. “ He came out aggressive and was able to see the ball go in the basket tonight early — and I thought that gave us a spark.”

While Young ignited the Hawks’ offense, he was forced to exit the game with 29 seconds left in the period due to an ankle injury. After the Hawks missed a shot, Young turned to run back on defense and twisted his ankle as he stepped on the referee’s foot. 

Trae Young heads to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 28, 2021

Young noted in his postgame press conference that he is all too familiar with unusual injuries.

“All my injuries have been because I’ve stepped on somebody’s foot,” Young said in the postgame press conference. “It’s been a tough thing that I’ve had to deal with, but I’ve just got to be more mindful of where people’s feet are, and I gotta have eyes behind my head now [to] watch the out of bounds line for these refs.”

Despite Young’s absence from the end of the third quarter through the first few minutes of the fourth, the Hawks were able to stay ahead of the Bucks. Young did eventually return to the game with 8:44 left to go, but even when he did, he was clearly still affected by his ankle. 

“I came into the game, and it was just kind of sore,” Young said. “I couldn’t really go as fast as I wanted to, and when I did, it hurt.”

With an injury-hampered Young, the Hawks were unable to find much offense the rest of the way, scoring only nine points in the final nine minutes. As the Hawks’s offense was dying down, Bucks forward Khris Middleton stole the spotlight. After Young checked back in, the Bucks went on an 8-0 run  — two Middleton three-pointers and a layup by guard Pat Connaughton —  to take a two-point lead. After Young missed a three, Middleton hit another three in transition, giving the Bucks a 101-98 lead with five minutes to go. The Bucks maintained the momentum for the rest of the game, winning 113-102. Middleton finished the game with 38 points, 20 of them coming in the fourth quarter. Those 20 points were three more than all points scored by the entire Hawks team in the quarter.

Young gave credit to Middleton for hitting some tough shots. But, he noted that there will need to be a few adjustments when it comes to guarding Middleton in Game 4. 

“We’ve got to be better and just be a little bit more physical with him,” Young said. “He’s making it tough. He’s a good player who can really score and get going. He just had one of those nights where he was going, so we got to definitely key in on him a little bit to be better for Game 4.” 

The Hawks look to bounce back in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals which tips off at 8:30 p.m. on June 29 in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Hawks played the Milwaukee Bucks on April 15 at State Farm Arena. The teams are now meeting again in the Eastern Conference Finals just two months later. (Michael Mariam/Sports Editor)

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Salvatore Ambrosino

The Polk Street Underpass of West Bartow represented Pan-African colors over the last weekend as vendors, educators and civic leaders gathered under the bridge and at six different Polk County municipalities to celebrate Juneteenth, three days after President Joe Biden signed it into being the nation’s 12th national holiday. 

Juneteenth recognizes the ratification of the Emancipation Proclamation, the document which proclaimed an end to slavery in the United States, and occurs on the day union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and free enslaved people a full two-and-a-half years after its singing. In Florida, emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee on May 11, 1865, but the state wasn’t restored to the Union until 1868. 

In Bartow, the music and festivities were loud and Zelma Harris, the chairperson for Bartow’s 2021 Juneteenth Celebration, played a game of civics trivia. She asked from the crowd a show of hands for who could name three of the city’s commissioners.

“I wanted to ask questions specifically for young people, to make sure they know why they are here,” Harris said. “It’s not just fun and games. It’s our history. I want people not to just learn about our past, but appreciate our present and to look forward to our future, because we have a long way to go.” 

Attendees danced in front of the stage synchronously, or chose to talk with the vendors, one of them selling a Black-American history book by a man sporting a t-shirt quoting Malcom X. The book titled “I Am”, published in September 2020, is curated by Star Sanders, a poet and middle school teacher at local Union Academy. On June 20, she would be there in-person to talk about her book, a collection of poems written by Sanders describing the lives of prominent Black figures in American history. 

“By learning our history, we can figure out where we are going,” Sanders said. “My book is to teach people about history, so hopefully we can start breaking down barriers.” 

The book is the first of more volumes to come according to Sanders, who is hopeful to expand her books to include more people, which in its first edition portraits 32 notable Black-Americans through verse. 

“I want to be able to include more people, that’s why it’s going to be a series, it was really hard trying to choose just 32 people,” Sanders said, reflecting on the process of writing the book. “I used to be a terrible student in school. My people were beaten for writing in the dirt, for trying to learn how to read and now we get to go to school. A lot of us don’t put an emphasis on education because we don’t learn a lot about Black history in schools. We are learning about everyone else’s history, but a watered down history of ourselves.” 

Sanders said she wants to enable all students to learn about Black history, especially younger Black students who might be in need of historical role models. The book has sold over 500 copies and has been incorporated into classes at some schools, according to Sanders.

Sanders hopes to increase the number of classrooms using her book to teach Black history to younger audiences. 

In Lakeland, a formal meeting of local community and political leaders commenced inside the Coleman-Bush Building June 19 in the afternoon.

Doris Moore Bailey, former Lakeland NAACP president, talk show host at WLKF-AM 96.7 and regional director for the National Juneteenth Organization, was deeply involved in the celebration taking place inside the building. While trying to avoid politicizing the holiday, she believes there are concerns within the community she talks about frequently on her radio station that need to be voiced. Bailey speaks openly about recent events in politics, which she says have sustained Black-American’s struggle for freedom.

“There’s an imbalance here, and I must be political on this note,” Bailey said. “This county is ruby red and we don’t have any voices that support our causes, or any African-Americans on the county commission. We are having laws come about that set us back registering to vote or demonstrating, or having our First Amendment Rights really almost abolished.” 

Bailey speaks in reference to the controversial pieces of Florida legislation HB-1, which passed, and a number of other measures taken by the state governments around the country to combat voter fraud. Many fear the new laws will incriminate people exercising their right to peacefully protest and discourage people from voting. 

“We are having some real problematic times right now, and I want to see these changes come about,” Bailey said. “Even though we have Juneteenth—which is nice and honorable, there’s still much work to do.” 

Bailey also describes the Florida Board of Education’s June 10 ban on ‘Critical Race Theory’ in public schools, which according to Poynter Institute holds racism as a systemic pattern woven into law and American society historically. Because there’s so much to learn from this pattern in American history, she describes the ban as problematic.

In attendance 2021 city commissioner candidate Shandale Terrell explained that going forward the holiday contributes to the culture of Lakeland altogether. 

“I believe Juneteenth being recognized as a federal holiday is great. It shows the work Afro-Americans have contributed to this country,” Terrell said. “The next step is more unity, regardless of your party affiliation, we need more unity. We’ve had division for the past couple years. We need to come together as a people to survive.”

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