Berkeley is deciding whether to start a public bank for the East Bay with funding from taxpayer dollars
Voters in Berkeley are being asked to decide on a parcel tax to establish seed money for a regional public bank. The bank would finance affordable housing, small businesses as well as green energy and sustainable infrastructure efforts not only in the city but regionally in the East Bay.
Voters in Berkeley are being asked to decide on a parcel tax to establish seed money for a regional public bank. The bank would finance affordable housing, small businesses as well as green energy and sustainable infrastructure efforts not only in the city but regionally in the East Bay.
Berkeley welcomes Mariachi Herencia de México
With musicians from the United States and Mexico, Mariachi Herencia de México shares the sounds and traditions of mariachi with audiences around the world. The group is in Berkeley for a special concert Friday, October 23 at 7:30PM at Zellerbach Hall, celebrating Día de Los Muertos and the music of Juan Gabriel. Director Cesar Maldonado, gives insight on the talented group of musicians.
With musicians from the United States and Mexico, Mariachi Herencia de México shares the sounds and traditions of mariachi with audiences around the world. The group is in Berkeley for a special concert Friday, October 23 at 7:30PM at Zellerbach Hall, celebrating Día de Los Muertos and the music of Juan Gabriel. Director Cesar Maldonado, gives insight on the talented group of musicians.
Berkeley High’s ‘Unity Week’: Downtown group attacks leave teen, worker injured
Two violent group assaults involving teens erupted in downtown Berkeley last Friday, leaving a 14-year-old boy with a concussion and a cleaning worker bruised and battered after being kicked in the face.
Two violent group assaults involving teens erupted in downtown Berkeley last Friday, leaving a 14-year-old boy with a concussion and a cleaning worker bruised and battered after being kicked in the face.
East Bay hills fire threatens homes on anniversary of 1991 Oakland firestorm
A sight of smoke rising from the East Bay hills Tuesday alarmed some residents as it came on the anniversary of the deadly 1991 Oakland firestorm.
A sight of smoke rising from the East Bay hills Tuesday alarmed some residents as it came on the anniversary of the deadly 1991 Oakland firestorm.
Berkeley urban farmer vows to rebuild after house fire
A weekend fire destroyed the Berkeley home of a longtime urban farmer who donates food, works with schoolchildren and plants trees throughout the community.
A weekend fire destroyed the Berkeley home of a longtime urban farmer who donates food, works with schoolchildren and plants trees throughout the community.
22-year-old charged after allegedly injuring elderly couple in Berkeley hit-and-run
Berkeley police arrested a 22-year-old suspected in a felony hit-and-run collision that injured an elderly couple last week.
Berkeley police arrested a 22-year-old suspected in a felony hit-and-run collision that injured an elderly couple last week.
Judge dismisses felony for Berkeley engineer convicted of poisoning coworker
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has granted a petition to dismiss the felony conviction of a 41-year-old Bay Area engineer who pleaded no contest to poisoning his co-worker's water bottle, despite objections from the victim.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has granted a petition to dismiss the felony conviction of a 41-year-old Bay Area engineer who pleaded no contest to poisoning his co-worker's water bottle, despite objections from the victim.
Berkeley teacher honored for kindness, transcribing music into Braille
An East Bay music teacher is being recognized for going above and beyond to help a blind student read music.
An East Bay music teacher is being recognized for going above and beyond to help a blind student read music.
Berkeley teacher honored with kindness award for helping blind student
Shannon Houston, a music teacher at Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley, received the Chris Kindness Award for transcribing sheet music into Braille for a blind student.
Shannon Houston, a music teacher at Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley, received the Chris Kindness Award for transcribing sheet music into Braille for a blind student.
2 seniors struck in Berkeley hit-and-run: police
Two seniors were struck in a crosswalk on Wednesday, and now, Berkeley police are looking for the driver, who they say fled from the scene.
Two seniors were struck in a crosswalk on Wednesday, and now, Berkeley police are looking for the driver, who they say fled from the scene.
Berkeley couple killed in shooting were fashion designers: What we know
Relatives have identified a husband and wife found shot to death Friday on the terrace of their Berkeley-Oakland Hills home as fashion executives Bryan Walker and Michelle Min.
Relatives have identified a husband and wife found shot to death Friday on the terrace of their Berkeley-Oakland Hills home as fashion executives Bryan Walker and Michelle Min.
Berkeley couple killed in shooting identified as Bryn Walker fashion label founders: What we know
The husband and wife found shot to death Friday at their Berkeley-Oakland Hills home were identified as fashion executives Bryan Walker and Michelle Min.
The husband and wife found shot to death Friday at their Berkeley-Oakland Hills home were identified as fashion executives Bryan Walker and Michelle Min.
Fatal crash, second collision block lanes on I-80 in Berkeley
Two crashes, one of them fatal, blocked several lanes on westbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday, bringing traffic to a crawl during the late-afternoon commute.
Two crashes, one of them fatal, blocked several lanes on westbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday, bringing traffic to a crawl during the late-afternoon commute.
Fatal crash closes I-80 lanes in Berkeley
Several lanes on westbound I-80 are closed Friday as the CHP investigates a fatal crash at University Avenue in Berkeley.
Several lanes on westbound I-80 are closed Friday as the CHP investigates a fatal crash at University Avenue in Berkeley.
2 found dead in Berkeley Hills shooting
A woman and a man were found shot to death Friday morning at a home in the Berkeley Hills, according to authorities.
A woman and a man were found shot to death Friday morning at a home in the Berkeley Hills, according to authorities.
Last call: This historic, pioneering Bay Area brewpub to close its doors after 40 years
A Bay Area institution, celebrated as the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the country, announced on Thursday that it is closing its doors.
A Bay Area institution, celebrated as the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the country, announced on Thursday that it is closing its doors.
Berkeley starts clearing homeless camp after deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats
The city of Berkeley on Tuesday began clearing a large homeless encampment after officials declared the area a fire hazard and public nuisance following a deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats.
The city of Berkeley on Tuesday began clearing a large homeless encampment after officials declared the area a fire hazard and public nuisance following a deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats.
Berkeley starts clearing homeless camp after deadly leptospirosis outbreak
The city of Berkeley began clearing a large homeless encampment at 8th and Harrison streets Tuesday morning. Jana Katsuyama reports.
The city of Berkeley began clearing a large homeless encampment at 8th and Harrison streets Tuesday morning. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Berkeley's Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe: History and community
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
A Berkeley bakery with decades of history is now entering a new era. Since May 2024, Sconehenge has been employee-owned, putting the people behind the counter and in the kitchen at the heart of the business. Today, we’re inside Sconehenge for a taste of its history.
Berkeley's Oceanview Diner: Where community gathers
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.
For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.