The man was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns over most of his body. Two bystanders who tried to put out the fire were also injured.
March 1, 2023
Posted inCity
After initial rejection, state approves Berkeley’s housing plan
The city said it made “non-substantive” changes to gain the state’s approval of its plan to build 9,000 new homes by 2031.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
This wildly popular Berkeley bakery is shutting down for good
After almost three years in business, award-winning pastry chef Angela Pinkerton is closing her bakery, Pie Society.
Posted inWeather
Berkeley’s sunny reprieve will last only until Saturday
Nearly 30 inches have fallen in Berkeley since October and another small storm system is expected to land this weekend.
Posted inCity
Injured contractor dies weeks after Bayer fire
Ben Casillas was one of two flooring contractors caught in the January blaze, which remains under investigation.
Posted inRestaurant Closures
All the East Bay restaurants that closed in February
Restaurants of note that closed in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond in February 2023.
Posted inNature
UC Berkeley’s new male peregrine falcon gets a name
Annie’s new mate has been given a new name in a Cal Falcons contest. The bird will be named after a UC Berkeley alumna who was the partner of Annie’s namesake, the explorer and naturalist Annie Alexander.