BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing
The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.
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Berkeley cyclists: Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday
Ride your bicycle to Berkeley-based energizer stations for free giveaways. Explore bike boulevards or join officials on a morning ride.
Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
Coming up: Kidical Mass ride, pop-up bikeway, Bike Month
The latest Walk Bike Berkeley email blast is chock-full of upcoming bike events in town.
Man struck by Amtrak train in Berkeley
BFD rushed the patient to Highland Hospital with a "Code 3" trauma activation, authorities said.
Berkeley parking scofflaws who flout new law now risk tickets
The city said it's still mostly using warnings to raise awareness about a new law designed to protect pedestrians — but some drivers may get tickets.
Two-car crash sends Honda into building, investigation ongoing
One person described the intersection of Virginia at MLK as "among the sketchiest" single-lane bike boulevard crossings in Berkeley.