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Dead body found at UC Berkeley

Dead body found at UC Berkeley

Gardeners found the body while working on campus Friday at the West Circle, in the bushes on one of the main campus pathways.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2026
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made

Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made

Peter Taraba was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2026
Man who bred rats dies after catching leptospirosis, city says

Man who bred rats dies after catching leptospirosis, city says

A woman who lived with him got sick but recovered. The city said they were the first human cases of lepto in more than a decade.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 10, 2026
Want housing at Golden Gate Fields? It's time to act: Op-ed

Want housing at Golden Gate Fields? It's time to act: Op-ed

"Development should be on the table as the future of this once-in-a-generation site unfolds," says Andrew Fisher in today's guest essay.
By Guest Essay Jun 10, 2026
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say

Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say

"Information provided by community members may be critical to advancing the investigation," Berkeley police said Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2026
Red Flag warning issued for Berkeley, East Bay Hills

Red Flag warning issued for Berkeley, East Bay Hills

Berkeley residents who live in "high-risk areas" should prepare for evacuation, the city said Tuesday afternoon.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2026
Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks

Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks

"The fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down)," the city said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2026

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