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Update: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts UC Berkeley

Update: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts UC Berkeley

There have been just eight other quakes in or near Berkeley since Jan. 1, 2023, according to USGS data.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025
Berkeley sex offender hit with new child pornography case

Berkeley sex offender hit with new child pornography case

A "cyber tip" led Berkeley police to Storea Hassas, court papers show. It wasn't his first offense.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2025
After bike collision, Berkeley school rallies around 'Mr. Bob'

After bike collision, Berkeley school rallies around 'Mr. Bob'

"He's always here," said Rachel Terp, Emerson PTA president. "I never saw him miss a day."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 18, 2025
Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

"There is no evidence that these acts were racially or politically motivated," Berkeley police said in a statement Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 16, 2025
Berkeley crash witness: Driver was 'clearly trying to hit people'

Berkeley crash witness: Driver was 'clearly trying to hit people'

After the collisions, the suspect abandoned his car near Emerson Elementary and tried to carjack someone to get away, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 16, 2025
Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says

Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says

The city can clean up part of the Harrison corridor encampment but must leave eight homeless individuals and their property alone if they are there.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 15, 2025
Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

The city has launched a survey to collect input in the coming weeks on the Berkeley Corridors Zoning Update project. What is it?
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025

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