Thieves pry open ATM, burglarize Berkeley gas station
Berkeley police are investigating a burglary caught on camera Saturday night.
Berkeley homeowners get amnesty for unpermitted dwelling units through 2028
If you are a Berkeley homeowner with questions about that backyard shed you rent to college kids, now is the time to legalize it without penalty fees. Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.
Strong winds whip through Bay Area, spark fire in Malibu
Whipping winds raced through California late Monday night, causing trees to fall and fires to ignite throughout the state.
Berkeley seeks feedback on tsunami warning and evacuation order
Many are still talking about Thursday's large earthquake in Northern California and subsequent tsunami warning in the Bay Area. Now the city of Berkeley wants feedback on its evacuation order.
Woman struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley
Amtrak service was delayed on Friday when a woman was struck by a train and killed in Berkeley.
Adena Ishii takes victory as first woman of color to be Berkeley's mayor
The Berkeley mayor-elect took the victory by about 1,000 votes in ranked choice voting and secured the highest number of first choice picks.
Sophie Hahn concedes to Adena Ishii in close Berkeley mayoral race
Berkeley mayoral candidate Sophie Hahn on Wednesday night conceded defeat to Adena Ishii in a close race that still hasn't been fully counted.
University of California healthcare workers go on statewide strike
Two unions are striking at University of California campuses this week.
Berkeley mayoral race down to 382 votes
The race for Berkeley mayor is getting tighter and tighter as ballots are counted.
Grateful Dead founding member and Bay Area native Phil Lesh dies
Deadheads, or fans, flocked to the Grateful Dead House in Haight Ashbury to pay their respects to the rock legend
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
East Bay mail thefts worry voters ahead of Election Day
The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.
These Bay Area resorts were named among America's “most haunted hotels"
Just in time for the season of spooky ghosts and phantoms, a new list is out identifying America’s “most haunted hotels," and two historic Bay Area resorts are among those receiving the eerie distinction.
Berkeley officer injured, 2 arrested in stolen car chase
A Berkeley police officer was injured after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Dead body found in Berkeley park
A man was found dead at a park in Berkeley on Monday afternoon, officials say.
Hip-Hop meets History: Mexodus tells untold story of the Underground Railroad on stage
Mexodus is what is described as a live-loop musical about the underground railroad that led south to Mexico. Now on the stage at the Berkeley Repertory Theater, this two-man show incorporates instruments, hip-hop, and storytelling meant to draw in the audience to a part of American history.
13-year-old girl missing out of Berkeley
Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old from Berkeley.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance
Oakland-Berkeley based Aguacero talks history behind Puerto Rican Bomba. Aguacero is an artistic, educational, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.
Ranked choice voting explained: How it works and mistakes to avoid
Voting is underway for the November 5th election, and some races could be decided by "ranked choice voting," also known as an "instant runoff."
Car crashes into Berkeley home, minor injuries reported
Two cars collided with each other Friday afternoon in Berkeley, causing one of the cars to strike a nearby home, Berkeley police said.