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Woman found dead in People’s Park

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli March 22, 2023, 11:13 a.m.March 22, 2023

She was found dead Tuesday afternoon and has yet to be identified.

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James Reagan, beloved community activist, dies at 74

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 31, 2023, 4:05 p.m.February 1, 2023

Reagan advocated for homeless services throughout his decades in Berkeley, and was a well-known member of activist communities.

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Man found dead at People’s Park

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Jan. 03, 2023, 4:03 p.m.January 18, 2023

People who knew the man said he had lived in Berkeley for over a decade, occasionally in the park.

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Tyler Cary, who died at People’s Park, remembered as physicist, mentor

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli Nov. 09, 2022, 9:01 a.m.December 5, 2022

Tyler Cary was a Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis before he moved to Santa Cruz, then Berkeley.

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Berkeleyside interactive maps: Cyclist and pedestrian injury crashes in 2021

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Sept. 09, 2022, 4:52 p.m.September 9, 2022

According to BPD, 145 people sustained moderate or serious injuries in 141 crashes in 2021 involving cyclists or pedestrians. Five others died.

Posted inCrime & Safety

‘A generous spirit’: Loved ones honor Berkeley High alum who died in chase

by Stephanie Zappelli, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo July 25, 2022, 2:11 p.m.August 4, 2022

“He was just always that steady rock,” one friend said of Bubacarr Kora. “He’s that person who would always be there for you.”

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‘Mama West,’ beloved street musician and Berkeley resident, dies at 49

Avatar photo by Supriya Yelimeli July 15, 2022, 3:15 p.m.July 21, 2022

People who knew her said she was incredibly kind and a “force to be reckoned with.”

Posted inCrime & Safety

Man, 45, dies after boat fire at Berkeley Marina

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 13, 2022, 2:15 p.m.August 26, 2022

Authorities did not immediately know whether the man lived in the area or was visiting.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley honors JT Street, 19-year city worker, who died in motorcycle crash

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso June 15, 2022, 12:28 p.m.August 4, 2022

Police do not yet know what may have caused the crash but are looking into whether Street may have experienced a medical emergency.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley man dies in solo motorcycle crash on Adeline Street

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso June 12, 2022, 4:23 a.m.August 4, 2022

Police performed CPR on the man until firefighters arrived to take over life-saving efforts, but they were unsuccessful.

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8 people died in Berkeley crashes in 2021, overall collisions were up 34%

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Feb. 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

It was the highest number of traffic deaths the city has seen since at least 1984, the Berkeley Police Department found.

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Gene Ransom, basketball star killed in freeway shooting, was shaped by youth in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Feb. 08, 2022, 4:29 p.m.August 4, 2022

Ransom, who was shot and killed on I-880 on Friday, was guided by Berkeley mentors and the city’s multicultural spirit.

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