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Update: Pedestrian dead after Claremont Avenue crash

Update: Pedestrian dead after Claremont Avenue crash

The man who died was identified as Roderick Nared, 67 (address unknown), the coroner's office said Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 8, 2025
Berkeley political protest ends in 4 arrests

Berkeley political protest ends in 4 arrests

At least one witness recorded the group and told police some of its members had hammers, according to radio traffic reviewed by TBS.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 8, 2025
DoorDash driver flips car in downtown Berkeley crash

DoorDash driver flips car in downtown Berkeley crash

Berkeley police said they did not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 7, 2025
Commercial burglary suspect arrested after Flock alert

Commercial burglary suspect arrested after Flock alert

Police said the driver was "known to frequent" the shops around Fourth Street in northwest Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 7, 2025
Berkeley fire patrol volunteers will be on duty July Fourth

Berkeley fire patrol volunteers will be on duty July Fourth

"Everything's so dry in and around Berkeley," the group's president said Thursday. "Fireworks just present ignition possibility everywhere."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 3, 2025
July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed

July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed

Starting Friday at 5 a.m., Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will close to non-residents for 24 hours.
By City of Berkeley Jul 2, 2025
Berkeley says campers must leave Ohlone Park by Thursday

Berkeley says campers must leave Ohlone Park by Thursday

"Any person found to be encamped in the park after the Compliance Deadline … may be subject to citations and/or arrest," the city wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 1, 2025

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