Update: Police arrest man after Cedar Rose Park evacuation
As of 12:50 p.m., police activity in the area of Cedar Rose Park had ended and a man had been arrested without incident.
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Collisions near Cedar and Sacramento prompt neighborhood concerns
One neighbor said there had been two serious crashes at the intersection in less than 24 hours, following a third bad crash several weeks prior.
Berkeley potter Kimi Masui is spinning her last clay creations
She has spent 50 years molding and glazing porcelain collections.
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Police investigate parked car struck by gunfire in northwest Berkeley
Police found bullet holes in a white sedan, and believe there were people inside the car when the gunfire broke out.
This Berkeley food sharing project delights, connects Westbrae neighbors
Veronica Van Gogh transitioned her Little Free Library into a kiosk for sharing food and other items with anyone in need.
Doors and murals: In Berkeley, creative expression helps process the pandemic
These Berkeleyans are crafting beautiful messages outside their homes — sharing information and offering hope.
Berkeley police investigate gunfire report on Curtis Street
There was also a drive-by shooting reported on King Street, near 62nd Street, in South Berkeley last week. No one was hurt in either incident.
Update: ‘Mass vaccination site’ now open for residents age 75 or older
The North County Mass Vaccination Site is in the north parking lot of Golden Gate Fields. Appointments can be made online.
Trio faces felony firearm charges after Berkeley drug sales arrest
Three men have been charged with a slew of felony firearm violations after a recent Berkeley car stop that began in response to expired registration tags, authorities report.
Berkeley crime roundup: Stabbing, burglary, gun found after car crash
Police arrested a parolee after a car crash in University Village and found a gun Tuesday night. Detectives are also investigating a stabbing.
In brief
Live racing to resume at Golden Gate Fields following COVID-19 outbreak
“COVID-19 concerns on the campus have decreased to levels to allow the resumption of live racing,” Golden Gate Fields said Friday in a prepared statement.
What’s causing the stinky, sulfur smell tormenting people in Northwest Berkeley?
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District filed a violation against Berkeley Asphalt on Dec. 8 in response to complaints of a “burning, sulfurous” odor.
