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UC Berkeley launches private security patrols near campus

UC Berkeley launches private security patrols near campus

UC Berkeley said the Treeline Security patrols would operate daily from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. for "at least one month and possibly longer."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 18, 2022
Drink with Berkeley firefighters, Gilman Brewing at charity beer collab party

Drink with Berkeley firefighters, Gilman Brewing at charity beer collab party

Proceeds from the beer sale will fund scholarships for the fire academy and EMT training.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2022
Man shot in the leg outside West Berkeley liquor store

Man shot in the leg outside West Berkeley liquor store

The man turned up at a local emergency room seeking treatment after the shooting at Lo-Cost Liquors, which happened just before 10 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 15, 2022
2 pedestrians taken to hospital after Southside Berkeley crash

2 pedestrians taken to hospital after Southside Berkeley crash

One woman reported a leg injury and one said she had pain in her shoulder, police said. They were taken to Kaiser Oakland for treatment.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2022
Community grieves for Eli Mata'afa: 'I don’t know how we’re going to let him go'

Community grieves for Eli Mata'afa: 'I don’t know how we’re going to let him go'

"He always wanted to take the burden off of someone else," one friend said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2022
Berkeley High refused to let a reporter on campus. That may violate state law, experts say

Berkeley High refused to let a reporter on campus. That may violate state law, experts say

BUSD's media access policy appears to run "counter to what the law says," said David Snyder, executive director of the First Amendment Coalition.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2022
Berkeley collision sends cyclist to Highland with broken leg

Berkeley collision sends cyclist to Highland with broken leg

The 66-year-old man was taken to Highland Hospital with a compound fracture to the lower leg, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2022

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