After 37 years, Berkeley mail carrier Chuck Fraijo is retiring, but he’s leaving a mark
Fraijo, who drove 1 million miles on the job without ever having an accident, leaves a legacy that — while unknown to many — is both civic and creative.
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Is your mail delivery in Berkeley slow or erratic? Help Berkeleyside test its speed
We’ll mail 100 letters to see how fast they are delivered — but we need your help.
Berkeley protesters join nationwide call to save the US postal service
Seven years after Berkeleyans rallied to prevent the sale of the downtown post office, another Save the Post Office protest took place at 2000 Allston Way to save not just the building, but the U.S. postal system itself.
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As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he ‘sabotage’ California’s all-mail election?
Voter rights groups warn that recent Postal Service changes could make it more difficult for voters to cast ballots in the mail this November. But Californians still have options.
COVID-19 is to blame for under-staffed and closed Berkeley post offices
Postal workers said that only two of their colleagues got the virus but they may have exposed others, leading some to self-quarantine. A driver in Oakland has died of COVID-19.
Need to mail a package in Berkeley? Be prepared to hunt, as many post offices have reduced hours
Staffing shortages have impacted eight post offices in Berkeley and Albany. Some are opening late. Most only have one clerk so may be closed over their lunch break.
Investigation underway into mail theft from USPS vehicle in Berkeley
U.S. postal inspectors are investigating the theft of mail from a USPS vehicle in Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon, authorities report.
Berkeley neighbors surprise mail carrier with major display of appreciation
Kerry Jones was close to tears at the huge tribute paid to him this week by residents who describe him as unfailingly cheerful and dedicated even as he puts himself at greater risk during the pandemic.
Mail carrier charged with aggravated trespass; more complaints arise
A Berkeley mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service has been charged with entering a South Berkeley man’s home without permission in January, according to court papers obtained by Berkeleyside.
Berkeley postal carrier alleged to have threatened resident says report is false
The Berkeley postal carrier who was arrested Saturday after he allegedly yelled threatening comments at a local resident says the accusations are false and that he is a victim of “delivering while black.”
Post Office marks 70 years of music recording in Berkeley with special postmark
The Post Office has issued a postmark to celebrate Berkeley’s rich history of music recording, including at Fantasy Studios, and will hold a celebration downtown Saturday.
Federal judge rules in Berkeley’s favor in fight over post office
The City Council acted legally when it created a Civic Center overlay in 2014, restricting 9 buildings, including the post office, for civic or nonprofit use, a judge ruled Monday.
