Berkeley woman, 77, struck by hit-and-run driver
The force of the crash left the woman face down in the street, according to preliminary reports. The investigation is ongoing.
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Update: Female pedestrian, 66, dead after Berkeley crash
The woman who died Sunday was Elise Lusk, a Berkeley native who later moved to Kensington. The driver was an 87-year-old Oakland woman.
Remembering Robert Shadric, a longtime Berkeley presence
To some, he was Robert. To others, he was Jamal. He often slept outside the Cheeseboard and could also be found on Euclid Avenue.
Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks
Police have seized at least seven firearms in Berkeley since Dec. 28 in connection with arrests around the city.
Woman, 81, displaced by Berkeley house fire Sunday
The house caught fire quickly, rendering the home uninhabitable.
Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing
Berkeley has had several other incidents where drivers have rammed their way into businesses for burglary, but for the most part it's rare in town.
Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'
"He stood up for his rights, he stood up for everyone else's rights," said his niece, Angie Perkins. "He just honored everyone."