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Worker dies after fall at Berkeley school construction site

Worker dies after fall at Berkeley school construction site

The worker, Jonathan Guidi, fell from scaffolding 30 feet high onto the concrete below, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 25, 2025
Berkeley police surveillance camera plans are back on track

Berkeley police surveillance camera plans are back on track

City officials spent nearly two hours grilling police and Flock Safety about data security and data-sharing Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 24, 2025
Berkeley National Night Out: It's not too late to sign up

Berkeley National Night Out: It's not too late to sign up

National Night Out comes Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Register by Aug. 3.
By City of Berkeley Jul 24, 2025
Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer

Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer

Citing public safety concerns, including repeated fires, Bayer said it plans to close the street to the public and build a stormwater treatment feature.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 23, 2025
Wildfire season: How UC Berkeley scholars are helping Bay Area communities prepare

Wildfire season: How UC Berkeley scholars are helping Bay Area communities prepare

UC Berkeley Professor Michael Gollner and his students are using advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand local risks.
By Guest Contributor Jul 22, 2025
Berkeley woman, 81, punched amid downtown disturbance

Berkeley woman, 81, punched amid downtown disturbance

Police called for emergency backup and asked BART to hold all trains for several minutes until they could arrest suspect Floydie Atkins.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 21, 2025
Amid rising antisemitism, Jews in Berkeley hold forum on safety

Amid rising antisemitism, Jews in Berkeley hold forum on safety

" We know what's happening. We all feel it," said Teresa Drenick of American Jewish Committee, an organizer of the event.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 21, 2025

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