Mary Bruns died in a Berkeley fire. Who was she?
Despite the scant initial information, a picture of Mary Bruns has emerged from conversations with relatives and neighbors, and public data.
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Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested
The suspect, 37-year-old Cartier Hunter, was at one point sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in Oakland in 2016.
Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital
Update: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.
A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley: Op-ed
Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.
Police: New hate crime case for suspect who 'trashed' lobby
Dale Lipke had recently been released from jail on his own recognizance when he was arrested in Berkeley again.
'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal
A 14-time felon with 10 separate prison stints already, Claudell Moore elected not to address the court during last week's hearing.
Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments
"For the first time in months, Aquatic Park is now entirely encampment-free," the city said. Eight people agreed to move into motels.