Berkeley council withdraws Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution

The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed with people who came with signs, deep emotions, and strong opinions about whether the council members should vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution that had been retracted before Tuesday evening's meeting.

Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor

MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor. 

Suspect arrested in Berkeley double stabbing

A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. 

Shelter in place lifted as Berkeley police look for double stabbing suspect

Berkeley police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing two people near El Camino Real and Oakridge Steps, at the end of Oak Ridge Road, Friday evening.

Berkeley police release video from fatal shooting by officer

Newly released footage shows the fatal shooting by Berkeley police of an SUV driver who had allegedly sped towards cops while trying to flee in November. 

Berkeley to consider ceasefire resolutions over mayor's objections

A Berkeley city council member is introducing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after weeks of public comment and pressure.

Alco DA 'reverses course' after some journalists barred from briefings

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Saturday reversed course after excluding some journalists from a media briefing this week.   

No joke — Berkeley comedian's stand-up career skyrockets

Chris Riggins, who was born and raised in Berkeley, is headlining a show on Wednesday night at the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco.

17th racehorse dies at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley this year

A 3-year-old filly that died at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday is the track's 17th racehorse death reported this year by the state horse racing board.

Berkeley business owners uplift each other during Small Business Saturday

The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Black Friday is followed by Small Business Saturday. It's the 14th year of the event, a day when customers are encouraged to spend their money at local small businesses.

Berkeley half marathon sees thousands of racers

Thousands of racers made their mark in the East Bay Sunday morning for the Berkeley half-marathon.

United Against Hate Week faces increasing challenges from groups around the world

As the many nations gather here to discuss improving the world's economic outlook, the specter of hate here and worldwide is a big part of life even in this advanced age. Some people are waging war against hate.

Berkeley's 'Sweet Dreams' closing after more than 50 years

The classic candy store, which also sells trinkets and clothing, at the corner of College Avenue and Russell Street, first opened in 1971.

Berkeley police shoot and kill 1 person, 2 arrested

Berkeley police fatally shot one person Monday morning and arrested two others as they were responding to a car burglary in progress, a department spokesperson said. 

Body cam video released from deadly shooting in Berkeley auto dealership

The Berkeley Police Department released body cam video from a deadly shooting police shooting at a car dealership that started with a man killing his son's mother who worked in the business.