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.

Former Berkeley police officer in Israel fundraising for Israeli reservists

Jerome Cobert, a retired member of the Berkeley Police Department and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, says the money raised will be used to buy additional safety supplies designed to help reservists best perform in the field.

BART service resumes after alleged robbery suspect jumps on tracks

BART expeirenced service disruptions Friday afternoon after an alleged robbery suspect jumped onto the trackway of the Downtown Berkeley Station.

Boichik Bagels expanding to North Bay

Popular Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels has announced it plans to open a new store in the North Bay next month. 

Berkeley Starbucks workers strike over no A/C, other working conditions

Unionized Starbucks workers at a store in Berkeley held a one-day strike Friday to protest what they say are unsafe working conditions, including the lack of air conditioning.

Berkeley man dies on mountain biking trip in Sierra County

A Berkeley man who failed to return from a mountain biking and camping trip in Sierra County was found dead, according to sheriff's deputies.

Parents say Berkeley-born son's arm blown off before being taken hostage in Israel

The parents of a Berkeley-born 23-year-old spoke publicly Tuesday in Israel hoping that their son would return home safely after his arm was blown off and he was taken hostage.

Berkeley rabbi's nephew killed in Israel

People in Berkeley gathered together on Monday evening to stand in solidarity with Israel. 

5th horse dies in 2 weeks at Golden Gate Fields

State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.

Activists protest 4th horse death in two weeks at Golden Gate Fields

Golden Gate Fields has seen four horse deaths in the past two weeks, with the latest being a female horse named Navy Queen.