Berkeley disciplines developer after redwood trees chopped down
The city of Berkeley says the owner of 1698 University Ave. failed to meet conditions of a project permit for the site, including the preservation of trees.
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Update: Police make 1 arrest after exchange of gunfire at Berkeley Marina
An "exchange of gunfire" drew police to the Berkeley Marina on Thursday where they found casings and a man who had been pulled from the water with a "separate injury."
Police: Berkeley kidnappers wanted 10 pounds of pot, $30,000 to let man live
The man taken from a Berkeley motel room over the weekend "was kidnapped after a marijuana transaction went awry," police said this week.
2 teens shot Saturday night in South Berkeley; kidnapping also reported
Two teenagers with serious gunshot injuries drove themselves to the hospital Saturday night but are expected to survive, authorities in Berkeley report.
Update: BFD said homeless person with open flame likely caused fire downtown
Fire crews in downtown Berkeley quickly brought a blaze at the old Ace Hardware building under control Monday night as neighbors were removed temporarily, authorities report.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after West Berkeley crash
A woman is in stable condition, and expected to survive, after a driver struck her as she walked on University Avenue in West Berkeley on Monday night, authorities report.
City shuts down another West Berkeley homeless camp
Last week, it was RVs at the Marina. This week, the city of Berkeley set its sights on Second and Cedar streets. Homeless campers in the area have been told they need to move.
Berkeley says no, for now, to speedy application for 1900 Fourth under SB 35
Tuesday brought the latest setback for what has been a controversial proposal to build 260 housing units over what is now the Spenger's parking lot on Fourth Street.
Berkeley probationer charged with loaded gun possession, drug sales
Berkeley police recovered a loaded gun, marijuana for sale, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine during the arrest of a probationer downtown earlier this week, authorities report.
Police: DUI crash sends 5 to hospital
A speeding driver caused a crash in Berkeley that sent five people in four different vehicles to the hospital early Sunday morning, authorities report.
Police ask for help after shooting report
Police are asking the community to share information about a shooting reported in West Berkeley late Tuesday night.
Separate Berkeley crashes send cyclist, pedestrian to hospital
Two unrelated crashes in Berkeley kept first responders busy Monday night, and sent a man on a bike and a female pedestrian to area hospitals for treatment.
City to make ‘last-ditch effort’ to use BUSD chambers before pursuing new home
"Let’s put forward our best proposal," said Mayor Jesse Arreguín. "If they accept it, great. If not, we’ll build this facility."
