Berkeley ceasefire vote splits City Council and community
Mayor Adena Ishii was unable to unite her colleagues behind a single proposal. A Berkeley-focused item from Terry Taplin won the night.
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Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park
Reports about Steven Hall have drawn the attention of Berkeley leaders — particularly against the backdrop of growing concerns at Ohlone Park.
Berkeley may ban plants close to buildings in top wildfire zones
UPDATE: Council approved the item unanimously at its special meeting Tuesday. Stay tuned for ongoing updates.
Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown
"Everyone seems to find great inspiration thinking, if a 'little old lady' is able to stand up to power, I can do it, too," said Susan Kegeles, age 71.
Berkeley High arrest tears open old wounds — what's next?
For the past week, school administrators have prohibited all Berkeley police officers from entering campus without permission, sources said.
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
As of April 13, Berkeley has had six shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 14 shootings in the same period.
Berkeley murder case from 1990 solved with genetic genealogy
Maria Weidhofer's family said they hope "she will be remembered for the person she was, and not for what happened to her."