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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | BUSD achievement gap among nation's worst | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Northwest Berkeley

A Google Map of Berkeley is overlaid with the boundaries of City Council districts and the locations of the shooting investigations that have taken place so far this year.
Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley’s 3rd shooting in 3 days leaves 1 victim wounded

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan Aug. 10, 2023, 6:44 p.m.August 14, 2023

Berkeley police investigated shootings Aug. 8, 9 and 10. No one was injured in the first two.

A sign displays the name of Pacific Steel Casting Co. above an office building.
Posted inCity

Pacific Steel site sold in step toward major new life sciences campus

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Aug. 02, 2023, 4:32 p.m.August 3, 2023

The sale will fund unpaid pensions for former steelworkers, but union officials worry their fight may not be over.

Gilman roundabouts
Posted inCity

Update: 7-week closure of Gilman Street approach to I-80 starts Tuesday

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge May 01, 2023, 11:21 a.m.May 5, 2023

Gilman Street will be closed between Fourth and Second streets from Tuesday until June 21.

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 inCrime & Safety

In Berkeley, attorney general pushes for recall of Hyundais, Kias after surge of thefts

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan April 20, 2023, 3:06 p.m.April 24, 2023

Thefts of certain Hyundais and Kias have skyrocketed in Berkeley following a TikTok challenge showing how easy it is to steal them.

Cars pass through the intersection of Virginia Street and San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley. A stoplight hangs over the intersection, but it is covered by yellow tape because the signal hasn't been activated.
Posted inCity

Update: After another crash on San Pablo, traffic signal finally turned on

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge April 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m.April 20, 2023

The pedestrian signal was installed at Virginia Street and San Pablo Avenue last fall. Two people were hit by drivers and injured as it sat dark.

Hopkins Street bike lane project delayed by staffing, safety concerns
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Hopkins Street bike lane project delayed by staffing, safety concerns

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan April 05, 2023, 4:30 p.m.April 6, 2023

Fueled by what officials have characterized as a staffing crisis in Berkeley’s Public Works Department, the Hopkins Street bike lane project presentation has been postponed indefinitely.

Posted inCity

How your neighbors voted in Berkeley’s November election

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich Dec. 21, 2022, 3:41 p.m.December 22, 2022

Six maps show voting patterns for local ballot measures and races for rent board, school board and city council.

A western block of Hopkins Street, a two-lane road.
Posted inCity

Advocates push to extend planned Hopkins bike lanes, sparking another fierce debate

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Dec. 14, 2022, 3:22 p.m.December 14, 2022

The new bike track could extend as far west as Kains Avenue, at the expense of more than 100 parking spaces.

Cars pass through the intersection of Virginia Street and San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley. A stoplight hangs over the intersection, but it is covered by yellow tape because the signal hasn't been activated.
Posted inCrime & Safety

Cyclist seriously injured in Northwest Berkeley crash

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 28, 2022, 12:22 p.m.December 2, 2022

Caltrans installed a crossing signal earlier this year at the intersection where the crash happened, but hasn’t activated it.

Posted inBusiness

Pharmacy closures leave East Bay customers frustrated

by Kathleen Quinn Nov. 28, 2022, 8:00 a.m.November 28, 2022

While CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid refocus on online delivery, the store shutdowns and limited hours have directly affected customers in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville.

Posted inCity

Rashi Kesarwani declares victory in District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 18, 2022, 9:00 p.m.November 19, 2022

Kesarwani had 53% of the ranked-choice votes to defeat challengers Elisa Mikiten and Tamar Michai Freeman.

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