Mentally ill, homeless, arrested in Berkeley? New program to offer treatment over jail
CareBridge "is a post-arrest diversion and reentry initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health needs."
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Berkeley officials offer stern rebuke to police oversight chief
"It just feels like … you're in constant opposition with what we're recommending to you," Mayor Adena Ishii told Hansel Aguilar.
City officials might actually let Berkeley police get drones
A Berkeley City Council vote on drones could come by the end of the year.
North Berkeley: 3 crashes on Rose Street in just 4 days
One longtime resident called it "worrisome news for walkers and bikers."
Bike plan must balance street infrastructure with emergency response, accessibility: Op-ed
It's the last day to submit input on the draft Berkeley Bike Plan.
We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says
Don't delay: Learn how to react to an earthquake, create a disaster kit and secure objects in the home to prevent injury and damage.
Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours
The seismic activity began just before 3 a.m. when a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near UC Berkeley woke much of the Bay Area.