Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college
The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.
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Missing Cupertino man found dead in the bay near Albany
Kelei "Jerry" Tang's cause of death has not been determined, officials said. His body was found Wednesday near Golden Gate Fields.
He got his stolen truck back, but his troubles aren't over
A community fundraiser helped replace his tools and publicity helped find his truck. But now repairs have been stalled by Progressive insurance.
Elmwood Theatre is back! Online tickets are on sale again
A city inspection found no structural damage to the movie house after Wednesday's crash, the Elmwood Theatre said.
Berkeley aims to lease Super 8, remove last big encampment
The city hopes to move the residents of northwest Berkeley homeless encampments into "interim housing" at Super 8.
Berkeley approves FY24 budget, 'reimagining' policing continues
"Our commitment to look at a new approach to public safety remains," Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Tuesday night.
Man collapses, dies outside North Berkeley Safeway
A passerby saw the man on the ground struggling to get up and called 911 for help. BFD attempted life-saving efforts but was unsuccessful.