A gunfire investigation in Berkeley earlier this month led to the discovery this week of a weapons cache at a Southside home, authorities report.
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Man shouting about ‘wrath of God’ arrested during fraternity break-in
Residents locked themselves in their rooms while they waited for police to arrive. The man was ultimately arrested on suspicion of burglary and sent for a psychiatric evaulation.
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Police: Southside fight with trespassing skateboarders sends 1 to hospital
A fight broke out Wednesday in the Southside neighborhood between skateboarders and local residents, sending one person to the hospital, police said.
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Berkeley hot dog vendor incident now under investigation
UC Berkeley has launched an investigation into what led a campus police officer to ticket an unlicensed hot dog vendor Saturday and confiscate $60 from his wallet as evidence.
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University of California police ‘looking into’ viral hot dog vendor video
Video posted online of a UCPD officer in Berkeley who ticketed a hot dog vendor — and took money from his wallet as evidence — has prompted an outpouring of support and outrage.
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‘Sanctuary restaurant’ Ba-Bite in Oakland is vandalized
The owners of Ba-Bite on Piedmont Avenue believe the vandalism may be related to the fact they have a “Sanctuary restaurant” sign in their window.
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Oakland’s Timeless Coffee reopens after expansion
The popular vegan coffee shop on Piedmont Avenue has now doubled in size and will expand its bakery items over the coming months.
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UC Berkeley student arrested after fraternity rape report
Police arrested a 20-year-old Cal student on suspicion of rape in connection with a case from earlier this year reported to have taken place at a fraternity party. The DA’s office announced Friday afternoon it would not file charges.
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Wood Tavern owners taking over Bay Wolf space
Rich and Rebekah Wood say they plan to open a new restaurant in the Bay Wolf space, hopefully by summer 2016.
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Peruvian rotisserie chicken shines at Mistura
Beautifully bronzed Peruvian rotisserie chickens are one of many delicious dishes at Piedmont Avenue’s new Mistura restaurant.
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Oakland’s Bay Wolf restaurant closing after 40 years
Bay Wolf opened three years after Chez Panisse, and both have well-earned reputations for consistently putting fresh, delicious, seasonal food on the plates of a loyal clientele for more than four decades.
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First impressions: KronnerBurger on Piedmont Ave.
KronnerBurger is now open for business on Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue. We bring you our first impressions of chef Chris Kronner’s signature burger.
