Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed

Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.

Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling

Ruiz has petitioned the court for mental health diversion, which could result in a three-month residential program in lieu of trial.

Man found dead on Berkeley sidewalk

He's been identified as Reed McNally Geritz, 37, of Berkeley. There were no obvious signs of foul play, police said.

Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say

Police reopened the roadway at about 3:30 p.m.

Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash

The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.

Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect

The investigation began Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. when a group of people robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint near Strawberry Creek Park.

Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue

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