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How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire

How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire

She pushed through burning flames to rouse her daughter and son-in-law. BFD rescued another daughter, who was bedridden, but she later died.
By Frances Dinkelspiel Feb 7, 2025
Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion

Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion

Berkeley PD's Bike Patrol picked up Audrey Barlow last week just a day after a teenager said he slapped her buttocks on her way to school.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2025
Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt

Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt

Police said Jason Dunaway told detectives he'd gone to the Berkeley Hills "looking to either steal work trucks or steal from work truck."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2025
Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

"I'm under no illusion that this process will be easy," said D6 Councilman Brent Blackaby. "We're asking a lot of the community."
By Kate Darby Rauch Feb 5, 2025
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii on her first months in office

Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii on her first months in office

Ishii offered insights on her plans to get critical work done and build unity across divisive issues.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2025
Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM

Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM

Berkeley has had about a dozen robberies this year — a steep drop from historic, pre-pandemic averages of about one robbery a day.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2025
Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails

Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails

Cecilia Lunaparra criticized some of her colleagues for using the "Trumpist tactic of silencing dissent." Terry Taplin pushed back hard.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2025

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