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Update: Disabled woman dead after Berkeley apartment fire

Update: Disabled woman dead after Berkeley apartment fire

On April 11, authorities released the name of the woman who died. She was 64-year-old Michelle Ann Mulder.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 7, 2025
Berkeley police investigate transphobic hate crime

Berkeley police investigate transphobic hate crime

BPD said the department is working to identify the assailant and following up on investigative leads.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 7, 2025
Berkeley resources are limited. Our encampment strategy must change: Op-ed

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.
By Guest Essay Apr 7, 2025
Berkeley may renew push for sanctioned homeless camp

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.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 4, 2025
Berkeley home invasion suspect charged with stalking neighbor

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.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 2, 2025
Berkeley parking scofflaws who flout new law now risk tickets

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.
By City of Berkeley Apr 2, 2025
Would-be thief asks undercover Berkeley cop to be his lookout

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.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 1, 2025

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