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Berkeley police: 2 arrested after disturbance on Bonar Street

Berkeley police: 2 arrested after disturbance on Bonar Street

The incident came out around 7:45 p.m. Friday with reports of a group fistfight in the 2300 block of Bonar Street in West Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 1, 2023
Berkeley fires displace 1 from home, damage businesses

Berkeley fires displace 1 from home, damage businesses

"The overall concern is keeping companies in service," BFD said, "because of the increase in temperatures and fire activity around the Bay area."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 31, 2023
Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting

Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting

Thursday night's public safety meeting with DA Pamela Price showed a divide in the community but also common ground.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 28, 2023
Berkeley cyclist, 75, sustains moderate injuries in crash

Berkeley cyclist, 75, sustains moderate injuries in crash

According to BPD, the cyclist, who had been closer to the curb line, turned in front of a box truck on MLK south of Blake "for unknown reasons."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 28, 2023
Berkeley High mountain biker bikejacked in Tilden park

Berkeley High mountain biker bikejacked in Tilden park

The student was riding near the Tilden golf course parking lot when a black Camry cut him off. Two people in masks ordered him off his bike.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 27, 2023
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake hits Berkeley early Thursday

Magnitude 2.6 earthquake hits Berkeley early Thursday

It was the biggest East Bay quake recorded since April, according to the USGS. Learn how you can prepare for disasters.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 27, 2023
Suspicious fires in Berkeley under investigation as arson

Suspicious fires in Berkeley under investigation as arson

Some units have been red-tagged and residents say they are worried after two fires in a week: "The first time was bad enough. This was far worse."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 26, 2023

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