Construction at People's Park paused following arrests
Seven people were arrested Wednesday after protesting UC Berkeley's construction at People's Park, according to UC Berkeley officials. Two police officers were injured during the tumult, authorities said.
Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear.
Berkeley police find an allegedly armed person hiding in crawlspace following search
Berkeley police found an allegedly armed suspect hiding in a crawlspace following a search that began late Tuesday afternoon.
Berkeley's People's Park closer to becoming student housing, amid opposition
After a judge's ruling helped clear the way for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing at People's Park, opposition groups have planned their next strategy to thwart construction.
Judge gives UC Berkeley OK to build at People's Park
An Alameda County judge ruled Friday evening that the University of California at Berkeley can build housing on People's Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Female pedestrian struck by vehicle in Berkeley crosswalk, seriously injured
A woman suffered serious injuries Monday in Berkeley when she was struck by a vehicle when she was walking in a crosswalk, police say.
14 year old breaks swimming record in Lake Tahoe
Maya Merhige has become the youngest female to complete the Lake Tahoe swimming triple crown.
Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to UC Berkeley students
Berkeley police arrested a 36-year-old man for an alleged burglary and indecent exposure incident at a UC Berkeley Greek system residence.
Lane closures for emergency repairs on I-80 in Berkeley after hit-and-run big rig crash
I-80 is undergoing repairs to support beams following a truck crash in Berkeley at the Gilman Street overpass.
Truck driver who crashed into Berkeley I-80 overpass wanted
The CHP is searching for the truck driver who struck the I-80 overpass near Gilman Street in Berkeley and ran away Wednesday morning, officials said.
Swastikas carved on several vehicles in Berkeley, police investigating as hate crime
Berkeley police are investigating a hate crime after someone carved swastikas into the side of several vehicles in North Berkeley.
Berkeley athlete, sports journalist dies in jet ski accident at age 22
Brandon Bailey, a first-generation Sacramento State College graduate and sports journalist, died in a jet ski accident earlier this month.
Some residents want 'peace,' not music pavilion along Berkeley waterfront
The city of Berkeley is considering changes to its waterfront area, specifically at the 90-acre Cesar Chavez Park, over the objections of some residents who want peace, not a pavilion.
Berkeley High student arrested for alleged sexual assault of another student
Alameda County prosecutors have charged a 15-year-old student of Berkeley High School with sexually assaulting another student of the school, police said Wednesday.
Bay Area woman who was the oldest living in California dies at age 114
East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.
Person on track, disabled train lead to major delays on BART
It was a rough morning for East Bay BART service Tuesday. A person on the track between the Bay Fair and Hayward stations reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. led to major delays on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions.
Berkeley crash leaves 2 pedestrians with 'major injuries'
Berkeley police described the incident as a 'major injury crash' Saturday. The accident happened on MLK Junior Way and Addison Street around 10:30 p.m., police said.
Popular tapas bar Cesar leaving current Berkeley location after quarter century
The Berkeley tapas bar, Cesar, will officially close on July 23 at its current location. The closure comes after a battle with Chez Panisse.
Police arrest woman for alleged road rage shooting in Berkeley
Police recently arrested a 32-year-old woman in relation to a shooting in Berkeley.
Court temporarily prohibits UC Berkeley from demolition, tree clearing at People's Park
UC Berkeley is temporarily prohibited from moving forward with plans for demolition at People's Park to make way for student housing after a stay was granted by the California Court of Appeals.