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Berkeley may start cleaning up problematic homeless camps

Berkeley may start cleaning up problematic homeless camps

"We need to be more aggressive in our approach," Rashi Kesarwani said, adding that the city will continue to offer shelter as often as it can.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 9, 2024
Rising Sun fundraiser to honor homicide victim Marcel Jones

Rising Sun fundraiser to honor homicide victim Marcel Jones

Marcel "was focused, skilled, dedicated, helpful, humble, and kind," Julia Hatton of Rising Sun Center for Opportunity wrote on GoFundMe.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 6, 2024
Woman files lawsuit against Berkeley frat after rooftop fall

Woman files lawsuit against Berkeley frat after rooftop fall

Jasmine Wang said "copious amounts of alcohol" were consumed during a frat party and that guests were "encouraged" to go onto the roof.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2024
Berkeley fire safety regs bring anxiety — and chainsaws

Berkeley fire safety regs bring anxiety — and chainsaws

Some have said they feel pressured to do expensive, seemingly futile, work on their properties. Others say it's all hands on deck.
By Guest Contributor Sep 3, 2024
Police: Fisherman stabs windsurfer at Berkeley Marina

Police: Fisherman stabs windsurfer at Berkeley Marina

Police said suspect Jimmy Ellis tried to flee but officers apprehended him.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 3, 2024
Vulture survives after starting Berkeley grass fire

Vulture survives after starting Berkeley grass fire

Firefighters found the partially burned bird beneath the power lines when they got to the scene.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2024
Owners pledge action after gunfire at Golden Bear Homes

Owners pledge action after gunfire at Golden Bear Homes

"We want people to feel like they have a direct line to us and that their concerns are being heard," a spokeswoman for one of the owners said.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 29, 2024

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