University Avenue Archives

Driver crashes into Berkeley homeless camp, pins man under car

By Emilie RagusoMarch 2110:28 p.m.March 24

The driver may have lost control and struck a fence, trapping the man under her white Toyota sedan, first responders said over the radio.

By Emilie RagusoFeb. 194:09 p.m.Feb. 24

Large-scale ferry service could begin in 2026 under the current timeline. A community survey about the future of the marina runs through March 12.

By Emilie RagusoJan. 131:50 p.m.Jan. 13

Police arrested a parolee after a car crash in University Village and found a gun Tuesday night. Detectives are also investigating a stabbing.

In brief

By Frances DinkelspielDec. 1202012:52 p.m.Dec. 1

The building is unsafe and the top five floors, made of wood, must be removed by Dec. 31.

By Frances DinkelspielNov. 2520204:19 p.m.Nov. 25

Marsha Tolliver had to leave the room she was renting and was forced to choose between buying a uniform for work or paying for a hotel.

By Frances DinkelspielNov. 2320204:48 p.m.Dec. 3

After burning for three days, the fire at 2067 University Ave. is now extinguished and only a small number of Berkeley firefighters remain on scene.

By Tracey Taylor and Pete RososNov. 22202010:16 a.m.Nov. 23

The fire at 2067 University Ave. was still active Monday and fire crews continue to douse the apartment building with jets of water.

By Emilie Raguso, Frances Dinkelspiel and Tracey TaylorNov. 2120206:35 p.m.Nov. 22

Firefighters and police responded to a six-alarm fire in downtown Berkeley on Saturday evening at a building under construction.

By Emilie RagusoNov. 9202011:16 a.m.Nov. 9

Firefighters worked to control a blaze that broke out Monday morning at the West Berkeley homeless encampment near the Seabreeze market.

By Emilie RagusoNov. 220203:01 p.m.Nov. 2

It was at least the third instance of gunfire in a single week in Berkeley, which has seen an increase in gun violence in 2020.

By Eden TellerOct. 1620204:55 p.m.Oct. 19

The longtime, no-frills Berkeley haunt known for its late hours, affordable eats and diverse, down-to-earth clientele, is closing on Friday.

By Eden TellerSept. 15202012:39 p.m.Sept. 15

A TV cameraman was setting up for a shoot when a man with a gun rushed in to take the news station’s $25,000 camera, police said.