Bayer, city agree on $33M community benefits package tied to big expansion
The benefits are part of a broader 30-year development agreement for a major expansion at Bayer’s West Berkeley campus.
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Police arrest 2 gang members, seize guns linked to Addison Street shooting
Police served simultaneous search warrants early Thursday morning in Berkeley, Santa Rosa, San Pablo and Vallejo.
Officials say security cameras could help curtail gun violence in West Berkeley
Some community members say the cameras will turn Berkeley into a “surveillance city” while others say they are sick of the violence.
Election 2020
Cheryl Davila says goodbye to the ‘hostile territory’ of public office
Her colleagues commended Cheryl Davila for her “unbridled passion” and commitment to the environment and the unhoused. Then she told them what she really thought of them.
District 2 challengers joust with Davila for her West Berkeley council seat
On Election Day, West Berkeley residents in District 2 will have to decide whether they are happy with Cheryl Davila’s leadership or would prefer a new council member at the helm.
Election 2020: District 2 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 2 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Alex Sharenko?
Meet Alex Sharenko, one of four District 2 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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‘Ride on, Grandpa John’: A tribute to the man, 81, who died biking in Berkeley
John Carothers died doing what he loved: riding his bicycle on a sunny day, enjoying a beautiful October afternoon in the Bay Area.
Police link 5 youth from Berkeley car chase to Walnut Creek armed robbery
Police said some of the juveniles were wearing ankle monitors because they were already on probation at the time of their arrest.
Grayson Street proposal could add to West Berkeley’s life sciences boom
The project is planned for the site of Berkeley’s Grayson Street homeless shelter. City officials have long known the site was only temporary.
Man, 81, dies of apparent natural causes after solo bike crash in Berkeley
Bystanders called for help and administered CPR until first responders arrived.
Surveillance footage, getaway car helped ID repeat armed robber, police say
Detectives say they found a stolen handgun with a high-capacity magazine during Eddie Nute’s arrest. He has been charged with six robberies.
Laptop snatch on Fourth Street leads to injury crash, detention of 5 juveniles
The vehicle used in the laptop grab was taken during an armed carjacking Monday in Oakland, police said.
Update: Mother and son arrested after gunfire on Ninth Street
“I did it, I shot the gun off in the air,” the woman told officers when they arrived in northwest Berkeley on Monday night, according to BPD.
2 drivers killed during fight over freeway crash when third man struck them
Authorities said the men had gotten out of their vehicles to argue about the collision and were standing in traffic when the other driver hit them.
Police investigate daytime shoot-out in Berkeley on Saturday
The gunfire terrified parents in a nearby park. Councilmember Terry Taplin held a community meeting Sunday.
