6 days after officer fired gun, Berkeley police have not released new information
BPD Chief Andrew Greenwood told Berkeleyside the department is continuing to investigate and will release a critical incident video to comply with Assembly Bill 748.
Tracey Taylor
Tracey Taylor is co-founder of Berkeleyside and co-founder and editorial director of Cityside, the nonprofit parent to Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside. Before launching Berkeleyside, Tracey wrote for The New York Times, the Financial Times and the San Francisco Chronicle, among others. Tracey has worked as an editor for business magazines and at the Financial Times in London, as well as a writer and editor for a number of nonprofits.
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Man in his 20s shot in North Berkeley
A man with a gunshot wound to the head has been transported to the hospital, according to the police.
Berkeley police officer fires gun after encountering in-progress robbery
The incident happened at the CVS pharmacy in North Shattuck around 9:18 p.m. Thursday. No one is believed to have been injured by the gunfire.
Suspected arson at Black church in Berkeley prompts fear and anger
The fire was an act of terror, said Pastor Michael McBride, who leads the 48-year-old Way Christian Church. He questioned the “timid” response to the incident from Berkeley’s leaders.
Reparations street mural now complete on Ellis Street
South Berkeley residents completed work over the weekend on a street mural that spells out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant colorful letters on the block between Prince Street and Ashby Avenue.
Berkeley neighbors start work on street mural calling for ‘Reparations Now!’
Neighbors on Ellis Street in South Berkeley began work today on a street mural which will spell out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant letters on the block between Ashby Avenue and Prince Street.
Berkeley police HQ covered in graffiti during a ‘defund the police’ protest
No arrests have been made in connection with the graffiti which BPD said would be cleaned up on Tuesday.
UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley will reopen July 14
Beginning July 14, members of the garden will have exclusive access for one week, from noon to 5 p.m., followed by a general reopening to the public on July 22.
Sparks from model rocket caused grass fire Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park
After containing the fire, firefighters continued to put out “hot spots” for about 1.5 hours.
Berkeley residents make memorials for racial justice
Over the past few weeks, Berkeleyans have taken the time to craft memorials to remember the Black Americans who have been killed by police.
Did you lose your job because of COVID-19? We want to hear from you
We are collecting stories from people who are unemployed as a result of the pandemic and would like hear about your experience.
Berkeley High students hold their fifth Black Lives Matter protest in Berkeley
The Say Her Name demonstration was held “in recognition of all the identities that have been neglected in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism.”
DePaul Art Museum’s Julie Rodrigues Widholm to head up Berkeley’s BAMPFA
The new director of the UC Berkeley-owned art museum replaces outgoing head Lawrence Rinder who stepped down earlier this year.
Cityside launches The Oaklandside, sister site to Berkeleyside, built on a foundation of listening
The Oaklandside is the first launch for Cityside, the newly formed nonprofit that is also parent to Berkeleyside.
Black Lives Matter march run by BHS students ends with street painting
A lively rally that saw protesters march from San Pablo Park to Berkeley High was described as peaceful and “awesome.”
