Berkeley eyes $80M ask for People's Park, BART housing
If the Homekey+ applications succeed, construction could start in 2027.
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Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash
The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.
Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire
A 911 caller reported "dark smoke" coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.
Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley
Update: The man was identified as Lon Daniel Turner, 67, of El Cerrito, the coroner's office said Saturday.
Berkeley police: Home repair scam arrests tied to 6 cases
"People have been calling all weekend," said Berkeley police spokesman Officer Byron White. "We know it's not just here that it's happening."
Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams
Authorities warned that other scammers who have been swindling seniors and their families remain at large.
Man arrested after pointing replica gun at passing drivers
Update: In the end, Berkeley police determined that the weapon, which looked like a pistol, was actually a lighter, BPD said.