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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Berkeley Post Office

Posted inCrime & Safety

Facing mail thefts and delivery issues, Berkeley residents want answers

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan April 28, 2023, 12:44 p.m.May 1, 2023

Postal inspectors confirmed there have been ongoing mail thefts in Berkeley, including as recently as March. Some Westbrae residents believe their mail is simply not being delivered.

Posted inCommunity

‘He really is an angel’: North Berkeley mail carrier retires after 36 years

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok March 14, 2023, 10:42 a.m.March 14, 2023

Angel Pagan, who sleep-talks about mailboxes and drank a third of a cup of Bacardi to pass the postal exam, retired on Saturday from delivering mail in a city he calls heaven.

Posted inCity

Update: Solano Avenue post office reopens after rainstorm-related closure

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Oct. 29, 2021, 11:28 a.m.August 4, 2022

The North Berkeley post office on Solano Avenue, closed since Sunday due to rain damage, reopened on Friday.

Posted inCommunity

After 37 years, Berkeley mail carrier Chuck Fraijo is retiring, but he’s leaving a mark

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Dec. 02, 2020, 12:45 p.m.October 4, 2022

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.

Save USPS protest outside downtown Berkeley post office on Saturday Aug. 22, 2020. Photo: Shira Bezalel
Posted inCity

Is your mail delivery in Berkeley slow or erratic? Help Berkeleyside test its speed

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 18, 2020, 10:45 a.m.August 4, 2022

We’ll mail 100 letters to see how fast they are delivered — but we need your help.

Save USPS protest outside downtown Berkeley post office on Saturday Aug. 22, 2020. Photo: Shira Bezalel
Posted inCity

Berkeley protesters join nationwide call to save the US postal service

Avatar photo by Eden Teller Aug. 24, 2020, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCity

As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he ‘sabotage’ California’s all-mail election?

by Ben Christopher Aug. 14, 2020, 4:17 p.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCity

COVID-19 is to blame for under-staffed and closed Berkeley post offices

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 31, 2020, 8:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCity

Need to mail a package in Berkeley? Be prepared to hunt, as many post offices have reduced hours

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 27, 2020, 4:54 p.m.October 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Investigation underway into mail theft from USPS vehicle in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 20, 2020, 4:58 p.m.October 4, 2022

U.S. postal inspectors are investigating the theft of mail from a USPS vehicle in Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon, authorities report.

Posted inCommunity

Berkeley neighbors surprise mail carrier with major display of appreciation

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff April 23, 2020, 2:15 p.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Mail carrier charged with aggravated trespass; more complaints arise

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso March 04, 2019, 2:59 p.m.August 4, 2022

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.

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