Man shot in Berkeley early Saturday

Police in Berkeley are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning and sent a man to the hospital.

Berkeley police officer injured by robbery suspect
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There was also an officer-involved shooting at the scene, although not many details are known yet.

Catering businesses being hit hard by pandemic
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Hugh Groman of Hugh Groman catering in Berkeley spoke with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat on Mornings on Two about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his catering business.

Three suspects arrested in armed robbery at Berkeley Dollar Tree store

Three people were arrested Tuesday following an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree store on San Pablo Avenue at Gilman Street, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley ends police traffic stops and sets goal of cutting police budget by half

The Berkeley City Council had recently approved a city budget that decreased police department spending by $9.2 million, or about 12% of the police budget.

Berkeley considers stripping cops from traffic stops

​​​​​​​It would be a drastic new approach to car stops in Berkeley. Instead of armed police officers pulling over bad drivers, city transportation workers would be the ones handing out tickets - and tackling a larger mandate.

COVID-19 support group brings attention to patients struggling relapses and months-long symptoms

With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.

Berkeley considers removing police from traffic stops

We do not believe that the public wants lax enforcement of those incidents by non-sworn individuals. Traffic stops are some of the most dangerous actions police officers take. What happens when the felon with an illegal gun gets pulled over by the parking police?” the police statement read, “Nothing good, we’re sure of that.”

Berkeley schools superintendent to recommend distance learning for school year's start

A letter sent to Berkeley Unified School District families and staff from the superintendent on Monday indicates a recommendation will be made to start the school year with distance learning in place. 

University of California plans to sue federal government over new international student guidelines

The University of California said Wednesday it plans to sue the federal government over new guidelines that bar international students from staying in the U.S. if they attend universities that only offer online courses this fall.

Grizzly Peak Blvd. closed to bikes, cars and pedestrians for July 4 weekend to prevent fires

Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed between Skyline Boulevard in Oakland and Centennial Drive in Berkeley for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. Saturday due to fire danger and to ensure emergency access, Oakland fire officials said.

Berkeley city council amends ordinance to help tenants; landlords can still collect damages

(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term.  It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made.  Below is from the updated ordinance: