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Community meeting called in wake of Berkeley shootings
A community meeting will address two recent multiple shootings, one of which took place in the 2200 block of Bonar Street. Photo: Tracey Taylor Councilmember Darryl Moore is hosting a community meeting...
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Berkeley High lockdown follows robbery attempt
Scuderi: playing “safe and conservative” [Editor's Note: This story has been updated throughout the day. Scroll down for updates.] Berkeley High went on a precautionary lockdown at around 10:30 a.m....
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Barrage of bullets killed man in Berkeley
Police tagged more than 80 bullet holes at the scene of the fatal shooting on Emerson Street last night. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel Kenny Warren had just left his job at the barbershop at 3019 Shattuck...
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Three men shot, wounded early Sunday in West Berkeley
The men who were shot were reportedly hanging out outside a home in 2100 block of Addison Street. The shooters came from Seventh Street Update, 2:00 pm: From from BPD Sgt. Mary Kusmiss: “About 12:51...
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Berkeley residents tackle safety issues after shootings
More than 100 people gathered in south-west Berkeley Monday evening to discuss local crime. Photos: Tracey Taylor Two weeks after two multiple shootings rattled south-west Berkeley residents, more than...
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Council hears police, transit plans, appoints city manager
All of the city's department heads stood at the back of the hall for the appointment of Christine Daniel as city manager. Photo: Lance Knobel The largest part of last night’s City Council meeting was...
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West Berkeley neighbors ask for answers after homicide
Councilwoman Linda Maio (left) organized a community meeting in her district over the weekend following the homicide earlier this month of Zontee Jones. She appears here with Detective Sgt. David White...
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Best of Berkeleyside: This week’s most popular posts
City staff say roundabouts on Gilman Street at I-80 will improve the interchange in several important ways. This draft design depicts, in white, the roundabouts and roadway that pass under the freeway...
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Police conduct manhunt in Berkeley Marina after sexual attack
The Marina. Photo: TJ Gehling UPDATE 6/12 10:15 a.m.: Berkeley police continued their investigation throughout the night and currently have patrol officers looking for the suspect in the Marina,...
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Shots fired early Saturday near West Berkeley park
Shots were fired after police responded to Strawberry Creek Park in Berkeley for reports of a gun early Saturday morning. Image: Google Maps The sound of numerous gunshots early Saturday morning woke...
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Gang members arrested after hurling bottles at police
West Side Berkeley, or WSB, gang graffiti appears in a variety of places on the west side of town. This was spotted in January on Sixth Street north of Allston Way. Photo: Emilie Raguso Berkeley Police...
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Police arrest 2 after man brandishes gun in laundromat
Two people were arrested on Sunday March 16 after a man pulled out a gun at the Washingtown laundromat on Adeline. Photo: Tracey Taylor Police arrested two people Sunday after responding to a report of...
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Berkeley Police investigate drive-by shooting on Harmon
A vehicle was struck during a drive-by shooting in the 1500 block of Harmon Street over the weekend. Image: Google Maps Police responded to a drive-by shooting in South Berkeley over the weekend,...
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Update: 2 teens shot on Harmon Street in Berkeley
Image: Google Maps Update, March 25, 6:10 p.m. The Berkeley Police report that, contrary to earlier information, one of the shooting victims was not arrested by the Oakland Police Department. “No...
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Gang violence, drug use, graffiti spark renewed push to clean up West...
City workers have been cutting back and clearing out brush as part of an attempt to clean up Strawberry Creek Park. Photo: Emilie Raguso Stepped up police patrols, trimmed-back bushes and increased...
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Berkeley Police beats could get much bigger
The city is looking at this 11-beat alternative map for Berkeley Police, along with two other options. Adjustments will continue to be made over the next month in response to public feedback, officials...
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Radio problems hamper Berkeley shooting investigation
Police investigated a double shooting at La Quinta hotel in West Berkeley on June 7. Photo: Emilie Raguso Update, June 10: The Berkeley Police Department said it was aware of the radio problems...
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Police, BHS prepare for more ‘havoc’ downtown Friday
Police used cameras to record people crowded around Berkeley High School on Friday, May 9, after fights were reported. Photo: Siciliana Trevino After several weeks of increasing youth activity, which...
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1 sent to hospital with head trauma after Berkeley fight
A fight near Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley on Saturday morning sent one person to the hospital. Photo: A citizen reporter A fight broke out in Berkeley in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 16,...
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Police report mistakes, challenges in Berkeley protests
Berkeley police used teargas to break up protests Saturday night and Sunday morning. Photo: Pete Rosos Berkeley police officers used 50 tear gas grenades and “blast rounds” to clear Telegraph Avenue...
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