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UC Berkeley Ann Coulter event draws protest crowd of thousands
Protesters surrounded a University of California at Berkeley auditorium on Wednesday evening in an attempt to disrupt a speaking engagement by conservative author Ann Coulter. Organizers estimated that thousands...Read More
Wednesday power shutoff to impact 35,000 East Bay customers
More than 35,000 PG&E customers in the East Bay will be affected by this week’s Public Safety Power Shutoff, according to a statement issued by the utility late Monday...Read More
I-80 lanes reopen in Berkeley after fatal crash
All lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley have reopened after a fatal collision early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at...Read More
‘Berkeley Big People’ sculpture artist pushes for removal delay
The attorney for the artist who created a pair of controversial sculptures on a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley said Thursday he’s in discussions...Read More
Berkeley gas leak prompts partial San Pablo Avenue closure
The 2700 block of San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic while the Berkeley Fire Department investigates a gas line leak on Thursday...Read More
Update: How Bay Area cities, counties, transit agencies are preparing for power outage
PG&E has confirmed a massive Public Safety Power Shutoff that could begin as early as midnight Wednesday and last up to five days in portions of 34 counties across...Read More
Downtown Berkeley BART moves to Clipper-only sales
BART in Downtown Berkeley became the latest Clipper-only station Tuesday where passengers no longer have the option to purchase legacy magnetic stripe paper tickets at the station, though paper...Read More
Supe warns of undercount consequence in upcoming census town hall
The stakes will be high for Alameda County when the 2020 census is conducted next spring and the office of county Supervisor Keith Carson is doing outreach early to...Read More
Berkeley road closes due to water main break
A water main break has prompted a road closure in Berkeley on Wednesday morning, according to police. Police issued an advisory at 8:07 a.m. about the water main break...Read More
At least one dead after early morning multiple-vehicle collision in Berkeley
At least one person has died and all lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 80 were closed following a multiple-vehicle collision in Berkeley early Sunday morning. The collision was first...Read More
Daytime crisis line offers alternative to police response
The city of Berkeley has launched a new daytime mental health crisis line designed to help those in need and provide an alternative to police response to such calls....Read More
Officials identify remaining boat fire victims, 15 from Bay Area
Officials on Thursday identified the last of the victims in a tragic boat fire that left 34 dead off the coast of Santa Barbara on Labor Day. Santa Barbara...Read More
Berkeley celebrates 45th annual Solano Stroll
Berkeley police are reminding the public this weekend that Solano Avenue is closed to motor traffic until 7 p.m. Sunday between San Pablo Avenue and The Alameda in Albany...Read More
Seven people from Bay Area among 22 boat fire victims identified
Authorities in Santa Barbara on Friday released the names of 22 people who died in the Conception dive boat fire over Labor Day weekend, including seven from the Bay...Read More
Suspect slashes man, stabs woman at Downtown Berkeley BART station
A man was slashed and a woman was stabbed at the Downtown Berkeley BART station early Tuesday morning while riding an escalator, according to BART police. The victims, a...Read More
Mayday Parade, State Champs headline pop punk return
State Champs and Mayday Parade, decided to bring along locals Mom Jeans. and Just Friends.Read More
BART launches Clipper-only pilot program in Oakland
Starting Monday, riders will no longer be able to purchase magstripe paper tickets at the 19th Street Oakland BART station. The transit agency is moving away from paper tickets...Read More