Man charged with South Berkeley shooting is landlord of victim
Police say Herman Levi Little, 75, "shot his tenant multiple times at point blank range."
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.
Jovanka Beckles will join Buffy Wicks on November ballot for AD15
Beckles has claimed the second spot, after a neck-and-neck race with Dan Kalb, who has conceded.
Spotlight on special education: Who’s included in Berkeley’s ‘full inclusion’ program?
Part II of our special report on Berkeley's special-education system examines why there are stark racial disparities in the program, and why some feel left out of it.
Around 100,000 ballots still uncounted in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
Those votes will determine whether Dan Kalb or Jovanka Beckles will compete against Buffy Wicks in the Assembly District 15 election.
Spotlight on special education: Berkeley has high ambitions. Does it fulfill them?
In a special two-part series, Berkeleyside takes a deep dive into BUSD's special-ed program, as the district evaluates its own model and prepares for departmental changes.
Berkeley prepares for potential repeal of Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
Which properties would become rent-controlled after a repeal, and which would be exempt? Berkeley voters could make the call in November.
SWAT teams arrest 4 armed-robbery suspects in several cities, including Berkeley
A multi-agency operation led by Alameda police, that saw activity in Berkeley, was prompted by armed robberies of cellphone stores in the East Bay.
June 5 primary: What’s on your ballot in Berkeley?
Here's where to find information on more than 20 ballot items before heading to the polls Tuesday.
Berkeley Marina RVs cleared out; some move to Hs Lordships
New "k-rails" installed by the city prevent large vehicles from continuing to park along Marina Boulevard.
Animal-rights activists bury dead piglet in Berkeley park
The burial capped off a Thursday morning demonstration intended to raise awareness of animal abuse.
LeConte Elementary renamed for Sylvia Mendez, desegregation pioneer
The Berkeley School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to rename the school.
Berkeley police arrest two after car chase into Oakland late Tuesday night
BPD responded to a call about a group fighting and an attempted robbery in Berkeley shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday
