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Berkeley grapples with second pedestrian fatality in 6 months

Berkeley grapples with second pedestrian fatality in 6 months

A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.
By Liz Fox Jul 16, 2025
With Price gone, new Alameda DA should oversee fatal police shooting case, AG says

With Price gone, new Alameda DA should oversee fatal police shooting case, AG says

Under Pamela Price, the courts recused her office twice in less than three months from high-profile cases. Such extreme remedies are rare.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 14, 2025
Berkeley man charged with hit-and-run of father, child

Berkeley man charged with hit-and-run of father, child

He'Sheem Courtney was driving on a suspended license and had just been charged with a DUI case weeks earlier, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 11, 2025
Former Berkeley High student faces new gun case

Former Berkeley High student faces new gun case

Detectives detained 20-year-old Romain Usher at court in Oakland this week, Berkeley police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 10, 2025
Superintendent: There were no ICE visits to Berkeley schools

Superintendent: There were no ICE visits to Berkeley schools

Berkeley Unified School District Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel called recent reports of ICE at Berkeley schools an "unsubstantiated rumor."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 9, 2025
Ohlone Park homeless camp closure underway in Berkeley

Ohlone Park homeless camp closure underway in Berkeley

Residents saw city cleaning crews and police at the park around 7 a.m.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 9, 2025
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

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