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.

Bloody Thursday 50 years later: Unseen photos of Berkeley People?s Park Protest
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50 years have passed since protests over the future of People's Park in Berkeley turned deadly. Now, a new book with personal accounts of that day and never-before-published photos is out. KTVU's Amber Lee spoke to the photographer who captured many of the images on that day in 1969.

Sean Spicer speaks at Cal, advises students: 'Think before you tweet'
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Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke at UC Berkeley Wednesday night, but his appearance was muted compared to other conservatives on the speaking circuit. There were no barricades, no protesters but there was a good turnout. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Berkeley students encounter mice, mold, bed bugs in dorms
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UC Berkeley is working to address a rodent issue at two dormitories after students complained of mice, bed bugs, and other living conditions on Facebook. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.

Berkeley mayor explains new RV parking permit system
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Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin explains a new RV parking permit system, adopted after a contentious meeting, where the city voted to ban overnight RV parking. The renewable 3-month permit system will include homeless outreach and delays enforcement of the parking ban for up to 6 to 8 months.

Berkeley could ban overnight RV parking after over 1,000 complaints
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Protesters attended Tuesday?s Berkeley City Council meeting, as city leaders considered giving final approval to ban overnight RV parking. If approved, the ban would go into effect immediately. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.