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Deadly bacteria outbreak at Berkeley homeless camp

Deadly bacteria outbreak at Berkeley homeless camp

"Cleanup will take at least 30 days" because that's how long leptospirosis can live in soil, the city said, calling it an "urgent public health concern."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 13, 2026
Berkeley asks court to drop 'nonsensical' PAB lawsuit

Berkeley asks court to drop 'nonsensical' PAB lawsuit

The latest city filing is the sharpest condemnation to date of Berkeley Police Accountability Board director Hansel Aguilar.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 12, 2026
Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border

Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border

A reader told TBS they heard eight gunshots followed by another five. It may be the first confirmed shooting of the year.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 10, 2026
Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map

Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map

As of Jan. 10, there has been at least one shooting in Berkeley. No one was hurt. Last year, there had been no shootings at this time.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 10, 2026
Berkeley police to hold forum on drones, cameras, ALPRs

Berkeley police to hold forum on drones, cameras, ALPRs

The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. next Thursday, Jan. 15, at the police station, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 8, 2026
Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin Avenue

Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin Avenue

Marin was closed between Spruce Street and Santa Barbara Road for the emergency response.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 7, 2026
Catalytic converter theft is having a moment in Berkeley

Catalytic converter theft is having a moment in Berkeley

Berkeley started the year with a surge in catalytic converter thefts. Here's what we know.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 7, 2026

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