In split vote, Berkeley approves license plate readers for police
Berkeley police hope to roll out the new license plate reader program in the fall. Locations have not been chosen but will be public when they are.
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Elmwood Theatre is back! Online tickets are on sale again
A city inspection found no structural damage to the movie house after Wednesday's crash, the Elmwood Theatre said.
Man struck on Berkeley freeway after sheriff's office chase
Authorities say the incident followed a pursuit into Alameda County by the Contra Costa County sheriff's office.
Berkeley's Elmwood Theatre temporarily closed by car crash
"We will reopen as quickly as possible and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the movies," said Ky Boyd, Rialto Cinemas owner.
Motorcycle rider in critical, 1 arrested after Berkeley crash
The vehicle occupants fled the scene, police said. One of them returned and was arrested. The investigation is ongoing.
Driver crashes into Berkeley coffee shop, taken to Highland
"The car was smoking and smelled of gas, so we got the driver clear while supporting her neck," a witness to the crash wrote on Twitter.
Driver charged with hit-and-run injury crash in Berkeley
Witnesses followed the driver, Misty Bancroft, until police arrived to arrest her, court papers show.