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Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley

Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley

Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
By Emilie Raguso May 13, 2025
Berkeley cyclists: Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday

Berkeley cyclists: Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday

Ride your bicycle to Berkeley-based energizer stations for free giveaways. Explore bike boulevards or join officials on a morning ride.
By City of Berkeley May 13, 2025
A new sanctioned encampment isn't a pipe dream: Op-ed

A new sanctioned encampment isn't a pipe dream: Op-ed

"Sweeps are expensive, cruel and ultimately useless, merely shifting the rousted population to elsewhere in Berkeley," Amber Whitson argues.
By Guest Essay May 12, 2025
Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin

Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin

The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
By Emilie Raguso May 8, 2025
Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting

Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting

CORRECTION: The bodycam of the officer who shot Ricardo Ruiz shut down abruptly before the shooting. It did not appear to be due to anything the officer did, sources familiar with the investigation said.
By Editor's desk May 6, 2025
Albany, CA, group wants to 'bring local news back' to town

Albany, CA, group wants to 'bring local news back' to town

If you live or work in Albany, California, and have thoughts about your local news needs, consider filling out this short survey.
By Editor's desk May 6, 2025
Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley

Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley

"We have one [reporting party] saying it's a tree next to a building and another saying a trailer is exploding," a dispatcher told police.
By Emilie Raguso May 6, 2025

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