The Berkeley Wire: 04.25.17
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives – April 25, 2017
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Ann Coulter has canceled her talk at UC Berkeley
Coulter’s plans have swung wildly in the last 18 hours, but she now says she might not come because police cannot guarantee her personal safety
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Update: 3 crashes, armed robbery tie up Berkeley police Tuesday
A collision on Shattuck in which a vehicle overturned closed part of the street. Also this afternoon: an armed robbery downtown and another crash in North Berkeley.
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City mental health worker choked during carjacking by Whole Foods
The woman who was attacked outside Whole Foods on Sunday night was “choked and strangled” repeatedly and “felt at one point that she could lose consciousness,” police said.
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East Bay buyers using ‘every trick in the book’ to snag homes
Buyers competing over the short supply of homes on the market in the East Bay are using every technique available to get their offers accepted.
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The softball game that never ends: Team founded at UC Berkeley plays 50th season
A fast-pitch pick-up softball game that began at Cal and has survived 10 presidents and at least 10 locales, celebrated its 50th year Saturday.
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Preeti Mistry’s Navi Kitchen opens this week for breakfast service
The much-anticipated Juhu Beach Club sister restaurant opens its doors on Wednesday April 26 for coffee, chai, breakfast sandwiches, toast and pastries.
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New South Berkeley food justice nonprofit celebrates Earth Day
Residents in South and West Berkeley have greater health risks than those in other neighborhoods. The Center for Food, Faith & Justice is addressing the issue with garden, classes.
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Opinion: BPD and Urban Shield — not a clear-cut decision
Participation in a program that ensures the highest level of training is acquired by our first responders is a no-brainer, but there are some parts to skip.
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State revokes license of firm that built Library Gardens, site of fatal balcony collapse
California has revoked the license of Segue Construction which oversaw construction of the building where a balcony sheared off June 16, 2015, killing six.
