Tom Clark, renowned poet and biographer, dies in Berkeley crash
The Berkeley man who died after a traffic collision on The Alameda in North Berkeley on Friday was acclaimed poet Tom Clark.
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Pedestrian, 77, dies after driver struck him south of The Alameda crosswalk
A Berkeley man who was struck by a car while crossing The Alameda on Friday night died several hours later at Highland Hospital, authorities report.
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.
Woman arrested in Berkeley grass fire arson case at Aquatic Park
A grass fire at Aquatic Park on Tuesday led to the arrest of a homeless woman in the area on suspicion of felony arson, police report.
Berkeley City Council votes 5-4 to let police, firefighters stay in Urban Shield
The Berkeley City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to let the city's first responders, including police, join in this year's Urban Shield exercise.
Opinion: Urban Shield’s militarized training still misses the mark
The current configuration of the Urban Shield exercises contributes to the militarization of our department and is overly focused on dramatic, weaponized responses to incidents.
Opinion: Urban Shield provides ‘competition’ not practical training for Berkeley police
Only eight police officers go to the SWAT *competition* so pulling them out will not materially affect the BPD’s ability to respond to a disaster.
Berkeley mayor calls special meeting to vote again on Urban Shield
Berkeley officials are set to vote Monday afternoon, during a special meeting, on whether to allow city police officers to take part in Urban Shield tactical exercises this year.
Opinion: Berkeley must withdraw its police from Urban Shield
Urban Shield trainees were responsible for the violent treatment of protestors in 2014 and 2018. The exercises train police to "shoot to kill," too. Berkeley must withdraw.
Opinion: The push to pull out of Urban Shield, and other criticism of the police is hurting Berkeley
Pulling out of Urban Shield will mean a loss of highly trained, experienced and dedicated officers and the city’s future ability to properly respond to disaster events.
Opinion: Urban Shield prepares Berkeley officers to respond to life-threatening incidents
If Berkeley withdraws, SWAT teams won't practice de-escalation training, first responders will be in harm’s way and people of color will see worse outcomes .
Opinion: To be prepared for the next disaster, Berkeley should continue with Urban Shield
A veteran Berkeley firefighter says training for disasters is the best way for first responders to be prepared. Urban Shield provides that training.
Opinion: Keeping Berkeley police in Urban Shield training will make our community safer
As a police review commissioner, I observed the Urban Shield exercises last September. They provide critical training for first responders that Berkeley needs.
