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Berkeley crime on the rise following pandemic ‘anomalies’
The overall total number of violent and property crimes in 2022 was “the highest in the past 10 years,” Interim Police Chief Jen Louis told the City Council in a special meeting this week. “Berkeley continues to have one of the highest property crime rates in our region.”
Posted inCommunity
Back-to-back storms are headed toward Berkeley starting Saturday night
The Bay Area is now out of the drought, and more rainy weather is forecast through the end of March.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Malcolm Burnstein, attorney for the Free Speech Movement
Burnstein represented protesters arrested during the Free Speech Movement, and later architected the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party and served as Rep. Barbara Lee’s campaign treasurer.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Pedestrian hit by truck driver in downtown Berkeley is seriously injured
A food delivery driver was returning to his van when a passing package delivery truck’s mirror struck him, police said.
Posted inNosh Features
I spent a week eating ‘surprise’ meals from an anti-food waste app
Too Good To Go promises to connect diners with delicious dishes from local restaurants. Does it deliver?
Posted inArts
After brush with death, owner of the Back Room is no longer shy to take the stage
Sam Rudin, a blues and jazz pianist, opened the Back Room in 2016. After surviving a stroke, he decided to put humility aside and give himself a monthly gig at his downtown Berkeley venue.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Stevanne Auerbach, ‘Dr. Toy,’ internationally famous toy reviewer
Before becoming a preeminent toy expert and author, she approved the first grant for Sesame Street and founded a major toy museum in San Francisco. She also held a world record for “largest collection of butterfly-related items.”
Posted inCity
Trees topple, thousands lose power as winds lash Berkeley
A tree knocked down a power line near Clark Kerr campus and another fell across University Avenue, blocking access to the marina. More than 10,000 PG&E customers in and around Berkeley have been affected.
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‘He really is an angel’: North Berkeley mail carrier retires after 36 years
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 inCommunity
Strong winds, heavy rain expected in Berkeley
A flood watch and high wind warning are in effect through Wednesday morning, with 1.3 inches of rain forecast.
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It’s a 4-egg clutch for UC Berkeley peregrine falcons Annie and Lou
Lou is a “rock star,” both as a new mate for Annie and as a dad-to-be, Cal Falcons reports.