The woman was able to run away and escape to Cabañas Cafe. Police have released a video showing a suspect.
Iris Kwok
Iris Kwok covers the environment for Berkeleyside through a partnership with Report for America. A former music journalist, her work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Classical Voice, among other publications. In her spare time, you can find her petting street cats or playing cello. She joined Berkeleyside in June 2022.
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Risk of major landslides in Berkeley Hills is growing
About 6,000 structures across Berkeley are vulnerable, the city says.
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Regal UA, downtown Berkeley’s last movie theater, is slated to close
The parent company of the 90-year-old Shattuck Avenue theater will reject the lease starting Feb. 15 as part of bankruptcy proceedings, according to Business Insider.
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More mudflows possible in Berkeley even under sunny skies
No rain is in the forecast after Wednesday, but the National Weather Service says saturated soils mean Berkeley won’t be safe from the risk of landslides for days or even weeks.
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More storms, flooding expected in Berkeley this weekend but clearer skies are finally on the horizon
Forecasters say the storms besieging the Bay Area may come to a halt by next Thursday.
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People’s Park activists open temporary warming center
The center has heaters, food and other supplies to support unhoused residents amid fierce storms.
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Hail and lightning hit Berkeley on Tuesday
Thunderstorms Tuesday spewed bursts of pea- and dime-sized hail. Lightning touched ground throughout the city in the early afternoon.
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Atmospheric rivers could dump up to 7 more inches of rain on Berkeley by Tuesday
The National Weather Service is predicting two storms: one on Saturday and a second from Sunday evening to Tuesday afternoon. The storms could be windier than the last.
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Bomb cyclone brings lightning, downed trees, power outages to Berkeley
The storm dropped more than 2 inches of rain on Berkeley and caused creeks to rise over a foot.
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Get ready: A ‘brutal’ storm is expected to pummel Berkeley from Wednesday to Thursday
A 10-day “Pineapple Express” is expected to cause flooding, debris flows, downed trees, and other hazards in Berkeley.
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Flood watch issued for Berkeley through Saturday night
Up to 3 inches of rain is forecast to fall on Berkeley between Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. A flood watch is in effect starting 10 p.m. Friday.
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‘Spare the Air’ alert issued Monday in Berkeley
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District today issued its 13th “Spare the Air” alert of 2022 due to high pollution.