Berkeley murder case from 1990 solved by genetic genealogy
Maria Weidhofer's family said they hope "she will be remembered for the person she was, and not for what happened to her."
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Authorities to announce 'recent results' in Berkeley cold case
Maria Jane Weidhofer was raped and strangled while jogging on the Nimitz trail in 1990, police said previously. She was just 32.
Looking Glass Photo fans rally to save shop after 'violent break-in'
"Even in this dark moment, we have felt the light of our community," the shop wrote. Supporters have already donated more than $50,000.
Homeless camp poses 'clear and present danger' to BHS: Op-ed
"Unhoused people deserve to be treated with dignity and care, and children deserve to be safe," the authors say: Both are true.
Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'
The Berkeley native was a vivacious and caring woman who brought others together. She was also a cancer survivor and a lifelong swimmer.
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.
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."