Rescuers looking for UC Berkeley student who fell near waterfall in Oregon
The dean of the law school described Brian Lewinstein, 23, as "a beloved member of our community."
Natalie Orenstein joined the Berkeleyside staff in early 2017, and has contributed reporting to the site since 2012, when she started as an intern. She previously wrote about public policy and social science research for a number of national nonprofits and foundations. Her journalism has also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the J Weekly, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, and elsewhere. Natalie is a proud Berkeley native and has only strayed from the Bay Area once, to attend Pomona College.
Update: Man released from under BART train had attempted suicide
The North Berkeley BART station was reopened at around 1 p.m.
New type of traffic signal coming to Ashby, but it’s not working yet
The "pedestrian hybrid beacon" is the first of its kind in Berkeley and is meant to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Mysterious boat runs aground at Berkeley Marina
The boat has been sticking out of the water, off West Frontage Road, for a few days, raising questions from waterfront visitors.
Protests sweep through downtown Berkeley again
Nearly a year after protesters last clashed on the streets of Berkeley, groups on the left and right returned Sunday ready for confrontation.
The future of the Ashby BART parking lot is in flux
About 100 people came to a community meeting Thursday to call for affordable housing development and the preservation of the Berkeley flea market.
Berkeley puts rent-control update measure on November ballot
The City Council approved a November ballot measure determining how Berkeley will respond if Costa Hawkins is repealed.
Remembering Ron Dellums, who ‘helped keep Berkeley from blowing up’
Berkeley leaders past and present reflect on the impact of a legendary politician.
Berkeley councilwoman nominee prompts concern about anti-Semitism, debate
Cheryl Davila nominated a controversial professor to serve as her emergency proxy. Tuesday, several people blasted the choice and others came to the professor's defense.
Campaign notebook: business taxes, anti-Semitism allegations, announcements
The latest from the 2018 campaign trail.
Rogue builders construct treehouse in Tilden Park
Nestled off-trail in Tilden, the structure's days are numbered.
Alta Bates program offering check-in calls since 1970 faces changes
Volunteers with the Herrick Hospital program offer friendly voices and emergency help to seniors and people struggling with their mental health.
