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Berkeley's Claremont Avenue: Quick fix now, more work later

Berkeley's Claremont Avenue: Quick fix now, more work later

Share input about Claremont Avenue at a community meeting Oct. 23. Councilman Mark Humbert is also circulating an informal survey.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 15, 2025
What's happening with Measure FF, Berkeley's Safe Streets plan?

What's happening with Measure FF, Berkeley's Safe Streets plan?

Measure FF is slated to provide nearly $270 million for Berkeley streets and sidewalks over its 14-year lifespan.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2025
Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street

Callers "heard people fighting" and saw at least one vehicle speeding away, according to emergency dispatches.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 12, 2025
BFD puts out brush fire at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

BFD puts out brush fire at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

One caller told 911 the flames were 6 feet tall, while another saw 3-foot flames in a 50-by-20-foot area.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 11, 2025
'Major windshield damage': 2 people struck near UC Berkeley

'Major windshield damage': 2 people struck near UC Berkeley

Both pedestrians, one of whom is pregnant, were rushed to Highland Hospital, according to early reports.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2025
Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2025
'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley

'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley

The new Berkeley Trust Health Center, from LifeLong Medical Care, has been years in the making, officials said this week.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 9, 2025

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