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Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

The city has launched a survey to collect input in the coming weeks on the Berkeley Corridors Zoning Update project. What is it?
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe

Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe

Neighborhood surveillance footage showed him collapsing on the ground after leaving the cafe.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges

After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges

Police identified the shooter as Ricardo Martinez, 37, a felon who spent time in prison for robbery.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina

Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina

A gardener called police just before 10:15 a.m. to report what appeared to be a body in the water near the Berkeley Yacht Club.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2025
Police arrest man after hot prowl burglary near Ohlone Park

Police arrest man after hot prowl burglary near Ohlone Park

The suspect was identified as 50-year-old Dan Kwang Choi, who works as a computer technician, according to jail logs.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 10, 2025
Berkeley Flock camera vote postponed to Oct. 28

Berkeley Flock camera vote postponed to Oct. 28

On Tuesday afternoon, word began to spread at City Hall that the vote might be postponed to allow for more public input and policy work.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 9, 2025
Berkeley police: Shooting was not aimed at Malcolm X school

Berkeley police: Shooting was not aimed at Malcolm X school

Witnesses saw a "vehicle swerving all over the road" near King and Ashby as someone held a gun out the window, according to early reports.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 8, 2025

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