Former UC Berkeley football player accused of attacking police officer

A former linebacker for the University of California was arrested for attacking a police officer early Sunday morning after asking to drive the patrol car. 

Snow day held Sunday in Berkeley
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About 2,000 people came out to Shattuck Ave for the winter fun.

Shattuck Avenue reconfiguration to take place later this month

Starting on the week of Dec. 16, northbound drivers on Shattuck will stay on the same stretch of road as southbound drivers on the section between Center Street and University Avenue rather than the current route veering right of that stretch.

Berkeley asks residents to reduce waste on Thanksgiving

The city said residents with garbage pickups on Thursdays or Fridays should plan to put their carts out a day later on Thanksgiving week.

Café Ohlone: A taste of the original, indigenous East Bay

You wouldn't know it from the outside, but tucked behind a bookstore on busy Bancroft Way in Berkeley is something very special.

Police: Teen sparking inappropriate conversations with young boys at Berkeley park

Berkeley police are asking people to be cautious when visiting Codornices Park after they received several reports of a teenage boy initiating sexual conversations with children.

Homelessness: A round table discussion with Bay Area leaders
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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arregu?n and Director of the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Jeff Kositsky sit down with KTVU's Frank Somerville to discuss homelessness in their respective cities and what they're doing to make an impact on this important issue.

Cal Fire preemptively clears brush in Tilden Park
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It was hot and dry in the East Bay's Tilden Park on Tuesday. KTVU's Rob Roth reports Cal Fire was on hand for a fuel break, which basically means they were clearing brush as a preemptive measure during the height of fire season.

Berkeley teachers rally; demand raise, new contract
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Hundreds of teachers, parents, staff and students marched through the streets of Berkeley on Wednesday. They demanded higher wages and a new contract for educators. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports they're making a familiar argument about surviving as a teacher in the high-priced Bay Area.

Berkeley bans gender-specific words from city code
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Berkeley City Council has voted to eliminate gender-specific words from its municipal code. Some of the changes include the word, "manhole" that will now be "maintenance hole." KTVU's Amber Lee reports on local residents reaction.

Berkeley ranked as worst medium-sized city for 1st time home buyers
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Financial website, Wallethub, has ranked Berkeley as the worst medium-sized city in the U.S. for first-time home buyers. KTVU's Rob Roth spoke with Berkeley real estate agents who weighed in with their own opinions.

Berkeley considers natural gas ban on new constructions
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If passed, Berkeley's proposed natural gas ban in new buildings would be the first of its kind in the country. KTVU's Amber Lee reports not everyone is embracing this idea.

Advisory issued for Berkeley Bowl after city says resident contracted measles
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The city of Berkeley announced Friday that a resident has contracted measles. While the person is no longer contagious, city officials have advised anyone who visited Berkeley Bowl at 2020 Oregon St. May 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. who is not immune to look for the first stage of symptoms: runny nose, red eyes, cough, and fever.