Harrison, running unopposed for reelection in District 4, shares her views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.
Central Berkeley
Posted inCrime & Safety
Police investigating 2 attempted kidnappings in Central Berkeley
Police said a woman driving a white sedan was involved in both cases.
Posted inSchools
Meet the 4 new principals chosen to lead Berkeley schools this year
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.
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University Avenue collision sends cyclist, driver to hospital Sunday afternoon
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
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
Police spent about two hours at two locations on MLK. Officers contacted 36 drivers, some of whom were able to escape with warnings.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Driver, 78, who hit couple outside police station also struck woman in crosswalk days earlier
Police said they have flagged the driver’s license for a priority review from the DMV.
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Major injuries after driver strikes older married couple in Berkeley crosswalk
The woman, 74, and man, 76, sustained head injuries when they were struck, police said.
Posted inBusiness
Shop Talk: New school and club sails into the Berkeley marina; tech company turns worker co-op
Inspire Sailing opened at the marina a year ago. Catch up on this and other Berkeley retail and small business news.
Posted inCity
Berkeley housing: Projects could bring more than 500 new apartments
Recent proposals include North Shattuck’s tallest building, 210 units on University Avenue and a replacement for shuttered Dollar Tree.
Posted inCrime & Safety
BPD to review inebriated man’s death after release from police custody
The Police Accountability Board has indicated plans to launch its own independent investigation.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Police arrest hit-and-run suspect found hiding in hotel room
A 58-year-old Berkeley man was charged with vehicular hit-and-run causing injury, driving without a license and parole violation.