Police have detained one person in connection with the incident, but others remain at large, BPD said.
May 26, 2022
Posted inCity
Berkeley’s tree removal aims to ‘set an example’ for wildfire management
The city has cut down nearly 300 trees, mostly eucalyptus and Monterey pine, since 2019 and is now ramping up defensible space inspections of private property in high-fire areas.
Posted inCrime & Safety
CHP: Hit-and-run DUI crash causes major injuries to officer, driver arrested
As of Thursday, the officer remained in the hospital but is now in stable condition.
Posted inArts
Gamelan Sekar Jaya, haven for Indonesian music and dance, gets home of its own in South Berkeley
The 43-year-old Balinese cultural group purchased its Shattuck Avenue headquarters from its landlord for $1.5 million.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Berkeley needs to zone for 12 stories at BART
It’s not enough to do the bare minimum required by state law. Berkeley needs bold action on housing and climate.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Lloyd Elliott, larger-than-life teacher and family man devoted to love, peace, silliness
Elliott, a longtime resident of Berkeley’s Thousand Oaks neighborhood, was beloved for his humor, gentleness, and the avid way he approached both his long-held interests and passing fancies.
