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Berkeley faces 'tough choices' as budget talks continue

Berkeley faces 'tough choices' as budget talks continue

Money for an affordable housing program may be on the chopping block. A citywide hiring freeze is already in place.
By Emilie Raguso May 21, 2025
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw

Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw

Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.
By Emilie Raguso May 20, 2025
UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'

UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'

Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.
By Emilie Raguso May 19, 2025
Man charged with carjacking 2 cannabis delivery drivers

Man charged with carjacking 2 cannabis delivery drivers

Berkeley police say Larue Henderson carjacked both drivers in April and took nearly $10,000 in cannabis products from them.
By Emilie Raguso May 16, 2025
BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing

BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing

The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 16, 2025
Are meetings with Mayor Adena Ishii Berkeley's hottest ticket?

Are meetings with Mayor Adena Ishii Berkeley's hottest ticket?

Appointments for the next round of office hours, on July 1, will open the week of June 9.
By Emilie Raguso May 15, 2025
UC Berkeley stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder

UC Berkeley stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder

UCPD arrested 23-year-old Cesar Lozano on Friday, records show.
By Emilie Raguso May 13, 2025

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