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Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

He was identified as 34-year-old Derrick Johnson.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Berkeley woman, 54, dies after North Oakland bike crash

Berkeley woman, 54, dies after North Oakland bike crash

Berkeley's Transportation and Infrastructure Commission had a moment of silence for Hongmei Chen at its meeting Thursday night.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Berkeley's Civic Center Park has reopened

Berkeley's Civic Center Park has reopened

Councilman Igor Tregub lauded the park as "a cornerstone of civic life in Berkeley, a place for protests, performances and peaceful reflection."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 21, 2025
After boy hit in crosswalk, school red curbs top of mind

After boy hit in crosswalk, school red curbs top of mind

The crash happened Monday at about 3 p.m., at Hopkins Street and Colusa Avenue, as King middle school was letting out.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 20, 2025
Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?

Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?

On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is now full but you can join the waitlist.
By Guest Essay Aug 19, 2025
Bike Plan draft falls short; speak up this week: Op-ed

Bike Plan draft falls short; speak up this week: Op-ed

Give Berkeley Bike Plan input at public meetings Tuesday and Thursday. You can also send written comments by Sept. 26.
By Guest Essay Aug 18, 2025
Berkeley man charged with torture after DV arrest

Berkeley man charged with torture after DV arrest

Kashani Raney is also facing charges in connection with gun parts for a stolen Glock that were hidden in his apartment, BPD wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 18, 2025

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