Berkeley resources are limited. Our encampment strategy must change: Op-ed
Other cities are ramping up enforcement. Berkeley is not an island and people will continue to come here, Terry Taplin argues in today's op-ed.
Berkeley may renew push for sanctioned homeless camp
The proposal does not include a funding mechanism — and the city is already looking at a deficit in a key source for its homeless spending.
Berkeley home invasion suspect charged with stalking neighbor
"His schizophrenia has gotten more severe, and help for it feels increasingly distant," Montri Vanderhorst's sister told TBS after publication.
Berkeley parking scofflaws who flout new law now risk tickets
The city said it's still mostly using warnings to raise awareness about a new law designed to protect pedestrians — but some drivers may get tickets.
Would-be thief asks undercover Berkeley cop to be his lookout
The officer, a sergeant with UCPD, said he was on duty in an unmarked car when a stranger asked him for a favor.
Berkeley police investigate encampment arson report
One witness said a man in his 30s threw a burning object into an occupied SUV before leaving the area, police said over the radio.
Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested
BPD has seized more than 30 guns this year, according to preliminary data.