News brief: Man's body found in Berkeley Marina
Update: The man was identified as Jose De Jesus Ontiveros Plancencia, 52, of San Lorenzo.
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Man's body recovered from steep canyon in Berkeley Hills
Update: The coroner's office identified the man as 60-year-old Lenard Andrus.
Man dead after collision Monday at North Berkeley BART
The man was identified as Brett Estes, 61, of Berkeley, the Alameda County coroner's office said.
Safety ambassador intervenes to stop attack near UC Berkeley
The ambassador ran up to intercede when he heard the fight and saw a man standing over a young woman readying to deliver a kick, SafeBears said.
Berkeley Scanner wins 'Truth to Power' press freedom award
Emilie Raguso was among eight journalists and news outlets recognized in the 39th annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards.
Private security pilot funded by Cal parents starts tonight
The safety ambassadors will be easily identifiable by their bright-colored jackets that sport the words "security" and "SafeBears."
Berkeley first responders take active shooter 'master class'
The Berkeley Fire Department secured a $60,000 grant through the Department of Homeland Security to organize the event.