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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

Central Berkeley

An architect's rendering shows a proposed eight-story building at the southwest corner of University Avenue, viewed from the opposite side of the street.
Posted inHousing & Development

City Council approves 8-story University Avenue apartment building neighbors called a ‘behemoth’

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 27, 2023, 4:29 p.m.September 28, 2023

The 207-unit project at the corner of University and California Street will include 21 affordable apartments.

Sickly rabid bat lying down on a concrete stair
Posted inCommunity

Live rabid bat found by Berkeley dad wows 4-year-old daughter

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok May 22, 2023, 12:03 p.m.May 28, 2023

“I was just worried about it,” Eliana said of the bat her father found on the stairs of their central Berkeley home. Residents are warned not to touch wild animals.

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.

Berkeley wants to turn the University Inn into permanent housing
Posted inCity

Berkeley wants to turn the University Inn into permanent housing

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli April 12, 2023, 11:05 a.m.April 20, 2023

About 34% of people who stayed at the hotel over the last year were placed into permanent housing. Many are waiting for housing offers.

Posted inBusiness

Berkeley’s 2 pole dancing studios each slide their own way

Joanne Furio by Joanne Furio Feb. 27, 2023, 9:49 a.m.February 27, 2023

Berkeley Pole & Dance aims to become “the Soul Cycle of pole dancing.” A mile down University Avenue, newly opened Flux boasts a 197-seat theater.

Posted inCrime

Woman charged with shooting gun, threatening mother, son near Strawberry Creek Park

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Dec. 01, 2022, 4:12 p.m.December 2, 2022

Police say the woman fired a handgun in the air after a mother confronted her for trying to give marijuana to her 5-year-old son.

The rear of a Berkeley Police Department cruiser displays the name of the agency on the rear windshield.
Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley woman charged in Central Berkeley attempted kidnappings

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Oct. 06, 2022, 4:43 p.m.October 7, 2022

Police said a woman driving a white sedan was involved in both cases.

Posted inCity

D4 Councilmember Kate Harrison: A focus on climate

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 30, 2022, 1:36 p.m.October 17, 2022

Harrison, running unopposed for reelection in District 4, shares her views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.

Posted inSchools

Meet the 4 new principals chosen to lead Berkeley schools this year

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Aug. 14, 2022, 7:00 a.m.January 5, 2023

Longfellow Middle School and John Muir, Sylvia Mendez and Rosa Parks elementary schools all have new leaders at the helm for the 2022-23 school year.

Posted inCrime & Safety

University Avenue collision sends cyclist, driver to hospital Sunday afternoon

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 31, 2022, 5:54 p.m.August 1, 2022

An SUV overturned after colliding with a cyclist who was part of a group ride through Berkeley.

Posted inCommunity

Berkeley lawn bowlers have been rolling bowls in Poet’s Corner since 1928

Joanne Furio by Joanne Furio July 24, 2022, 6:59 a.m.August 4, 2022

Yes, bowls, not balls! The club is enjoying a pandemic-fueled renaissance. Meanwhile, its unused green could become a public park.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Police ticket 27 drivers during pedestrian safety operation on MLK

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 21, 2022, 4:57 p.m.July 22, 2022

Police spent about two hours at two locations on MLK. Officers contacted 36 drivers, some of whom were able to escape with warnings.

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