Market Hall Foods in Berkeley to close its doors
It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.
It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.
Formerly incarcerated immigrant graduates from UC Berkeley, inspires others to pursue dreams
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
Berkeley superintendent testifies before Congress on antisemitism
Berkeley's superintendent of schools testified before a Congressional hearing on antisemitism Wednesday after the district was accused of poorly handling cases of bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the Hamas attack on Israel.
Berkeley's superintendent of schools testified before a Congressional hearing on antisemitism Wednesday after the district was accused of poorly handling cases of bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the Hamas attack on Israel.
Berkeley's city manager resigns
City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley has announced her resignation, Berkeleyside reported.
City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley has announced her resignation, Berkeleyside reported.
This Palestinian American is 'tired of stupid people' and his post went viral
The Palestinian American who wrote a viral post over the weekend is a former Berkeley resident who cares about Middle East peace, and who is also a quick-witted writer who openly said that he is "tired of stupid people."
The Palestinian American who wrote a viral post over the weekend is a former Berkeley resident who cares about Middle East peace, and who is also a quick-witted writer who openly said that he is "tired of stupid people."
Beloved formerly homeless man in Berkeley dies after getting on his feet, off the streets for year-and-a-half
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
Man convicted of kidnapping, rape, burglary and assault in Berkeley
A jury found a man guilty of kidnapping and the sexual assault of a teen in 2008 and first-degree burglary and assault in 2015. Prosecutors say both crimes happened in the City of Berkeley.
A jury found a man guilty of kidnapping and the sexual assault of a teen in 2008 and first-degree burglary and assault in 2015. Prosecutors say both crimes happened in the City of Berkeley.
Berkeley police clear chess club furniture off Telegraph Avenue, member says
Berkeley residents were surprised on Friday to see the furniture some of them normally play chess on at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street was gone for the third time in five weeks.
Berkeley residents were surprised on Friday to see the furniture some of them normally play chess on at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street was gone for the third time in five weeks.
Berkeley author Ayelet Waldman arrested, later released, in Israel: video
Ayelet Waldman, a well-known Berkeley author, was arrested by Israeli police at the Erez Crossing — the border between Israel and Gaza — while protesting the war with a group of American rabbis during Passover.
Ayelet Waldman, a well-known Berkeley author, was arrested by Israeli police at the Erez Crossing — the border between Israel and Gaza — while protesting the war with a group of American rabbis during Passover.
UC Berkeley protesters vow to keep camping out until they get their way
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
Proof-of-life video for Berkeley-born Hamas hostage
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Three fuzzy falcon chicks have arrived at UC Berkeley clocktower
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
Body recovered near Berkeley Marina
Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near the Berkeley Marina over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near the Berkeley Marina over the weekend.
'Miracle' preemie with rare condition goes home after 6 months in NICU
Seiori was about the size of a Coke can when she was born and six months later she is now healthy and thriving.
Seiori was about the size of a Coke can when she was born and six months later she is now healthy and thriving.
2 UC Berkeley students are the candidates in upcoming city council special election
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
3.4 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Oakland hills area
A 3.4 earthquake shook the area of Berkeley and the Oakland hills Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 3.4 earthquake shook the area of Berkeley and the Oakland hills Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
East Bay freeway shooting during rush hour leaves victim hospitalized
An investigation is now underway into a broad daylight freeway shooting on Interstate 80 that sent one person to the hospital on Friday. It happened in the middle of rush hour at the Ashby Avenue on-ramp to the highway in Berkeley just before 5 P.M.
An investigation is now underway into a broad daylight freeway shooting on Interstate 80 that sent one person to the hospital on Friday. It happened in the middle of rush hour at the Ashby Avenue on-ramp to the highway in Berkeley just before 5 P.M.
Person in wheelchair struck and injured by BART train in Berkeley
A man in a wheelchair was struck and injured by a BART train at North Berkeley station on Monday, fire officials said.
A man in a wheelchair was struck and injured by a BART train at North Berkeley station on Monday, fire officials said.
Bay Area Women's History: The pioneering poet Ina Coolbrith
On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.
On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.