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After boy hit in crosswalk, school red curbs top of mind

After boy hit in crosswalk, school red curbs top of mind

The crash happened Monday at about 3 p.m., at Hopkins Street and Colusa Avenue, as King middle school was letting out.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 20, 2025
Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?

Hayward earthquake of 1868: What lessons can we learn?

On Sept. 6, Berkeley historian Richard Schwartz will speak about the 1868 Hayward earthquake. The talk is now full but you can join the waitlist.
By Guest Essay Aug 19, 2025
Bike Plan draft falls short; speak up this week: Op-ed

Bike Plan draft falls short; speak up this week: Op-ed

Give Berkeley Bike Plan input at public meetings Tuesday and Thursday. You can also send written comments by Sept. 26.
By Guest Essay Aug 18, 2025
Berkeley man charged with torture after DV arrest

Berkeley man charged with torture after DV arrest

Kashani Raney is also facing charges in connection with gun parts for a stolen Glock that were hidden in his apartment, BPD wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 18, 2025
Update: Missing girl, 11, has been found

Update: Missing girl, 11, has been found

Berkeley police put out an update Sunday at about 11:20 a.m. to say the missing child had been located.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 16, 2025
Woman testifies about alleged sex crime at Berkeley restaurant

Woman testifies about alleged sex crime at Berkeley restaurant

The DA's office charged Carlos Salgado Cruz II with sexual battery by restraint and sexual penetration by a foreign object.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 15, 2025
Update: Berkeley Hills house fire extinguished Thursday

Update: Berkeley Hills house fire extinguished Thursday

Over the radio, firefighters described the home as "fully engulfed" and called for traffic control in the neighborhood.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2025

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