Whole Foods closed Monday night after a security officer pepper-sprayed a would-be thief who brandished a knife, authorities report.
January 30, 2017
Posted inCrime & Safety
Meeting after shootings draws hundreds
An estimated 200 neighbors came out in force Sunday to San Pablo Park’s auditorium to share their worries and ideas following a spate of recent incidents involving gunfire.
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: Berkeley City Council should allow ‘nursery only’ dispensaries
Cannabis nurseries can provide an alternative to industrial crop production.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Police recognize standout officers at awards dinner
Nearly two dozen officers were recognized Thursday by the Berkeley Police Association for exceptional service, lifesaving efforts and more.
Posted inOpinion
Op-ed: Berkeley must lead the way in supporting the most oppressed group in history: animals
Violence against animals is everywhere but it’s also unnecessary and thereby unjustifiable.
Posted inBusiness, Nightlife, Nosh
Gilman Brewing now open (finally!) in West Berkeley
The brewery is currently open Thursdays through Sundays with at least six different beers on tap.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Family demands justice for slain rapper
Relatives and friends of a slain young rap musician killed outside his home in August repeatedly asked police Sunday to help them get justice for Alex Goodwin Jr.
Posted inCommunity
How Quirky is Berkeley? The Star Grocery block on Claremont Avenue
The 3000 block of Claremont Avenue is one of the quirkiest in Berkeley, with a strip of unusual stores.