Downtown Berkeley council race highlights progressive divide
Incumbent Igor Tregub and challenger Majdi Gaith offered competing visions for Berkeley at a candidate forum.
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Police arrest BHS student after 2 assaults, 1 during Unity Week
A 15-year-old girl was arrested in connection with attacks on two women, including a downtown ambassador injured during last Friday's violence.
Berkeley police chief explains response to 'Unity Week' chaos
"These incidents were disruptive and, in some cases, frightening for those who experienced or witnessed them," Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis wrote.
Open letter: BUSD must protect students with disabilities
After Berkeley High's Unity Week violence, parents are demanding immediate safety measures and an end to disability-based harassment.
Police station evacuated after fire; Berkeley 911 calls rerouted
Update: As of 10:07 p.m., the Berkeley dispatch center had resumed normal operations.
Berkeley rollover crash sends man to hospital
Firefighters were dispatched to extricate a man from his vehicle, which was "flipped on its head," according to emergency dispatches.
Berkeley High parents raise alarm after Unity Week fights
An autistic student sustained a concussion after a group attack in downtown Berkeley. Police are investigating.