UC Berkeley posted this statement at 7:25 p.m. It appears in full.
February 1, 2017
Posted inCity
Police: Fires, fights reported in protests
Protesters forced the cancellation of far right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos’ planned talk at UC Berkeley’s MLK Student Union. After the cancellation, a group of so-called ‘black bloc’ demonstrators fought and vandalized property in downtown Berkeley.
Posted inHousing & Development
Developer puts 2211 Harold Way project up for sale
The future of the 18-story building along Shattuck Avenue just got a big question mark.
Posted inCrime & Safety
2 ‘known gang members’ arrested with loaded gun
Two teens described by police as “known gang members” were arrested with a loaded gun after authorities say they scared at least one woman while “banging” on doors and asking how to find BART.
Posted inArts
Big Screen Berkeley: ‘The Salesman’
Trump’s immigration edict means Asghar Farhadi can’t enter the U.S., but it may help “The Salesman” win an Oscar.
Posted inNosh
Rich and refreshing grapefruit cake with grapefruit curd
Buttery with a zesty bite, this citrusy cake is at once rich and refreshing.
Posted inBites
Jack London Square’s Encuentro has abruptly closed
The wine bar and vegetarian restaurant had its last day Jan. 29.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Man charged after rape at knifepoint
It’s the nightmare scenario that rarely happens: A stranger with a knife raped a woman working alone late at night in a downtown Berkeley shop last week, authorities report.
Posted inHousing & Development
Berkeley ranks No. 1 in Bay Area for homes selling above asking price
With 90% of homes selling above list price, prices will likely continue to rise and support a sellers’ market.
Posted inObituaries
Dash Butler, Berkeley police chief for 11 years, dies at 66
Dash Butler oversaw several important initiatives during his time at the Berkeley Police Department.
