World Book Night hits Berkeley with free books
Next Tuesday, book lovers from around the country will join hands for a cause that gives away free books to those in need. Read More…
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Community marches to honor Kayla Moore’s memory
On what would have been Kayla Moore’s 42nd birthday, family members and the community at large celebrated her life and marched peacefully to the Berkeley Police Department Wednesday evening. Read More…
UC Berkeley students, marathon runners share experiences about Boston explosions
When runner Michelle Nacouzi heard the first explosion, she thought it was the sound of celebratory cannon fire. It wasn’t until she saw the plume of smoke and the panicked crowd that she realized something was amiss. Read More…
Former City Council member and activist Maudelle Shirek dies at 101
Maudelle Shirek, former Berkeley City Councilmember known for her boundless energy and lifelong activism, died April 11 in a nursing home in Vallejo at the age of 101. Read More…
Fourth-graders rally to bring Rodrigo Guzman home
When Rodrigo and his parents were told they would not be allowed to return to the United States after a winter break visit to Mexico because they had failed to renew their visas, his classmates in Berkeley launched a campaign and circulated a petition to bring him home. Read More…
Startup expo attracts entrepreneurs, features forum and competition
Over 300 ambitious young entrepreneurs and seasoned businessmen alike gathered at Innovate@Berkeley at Hotel Shattuck on Thursday, a promotional event that showcased some of the best of Berkeley’s startups and featured a prominent panel of speakers. Read More…
At least 11 Berkeley residents and students safe after Boston Marathon explosions
At least eight Berkeley residents and UC Berkeley students who participated in Monday’s Boston Marathon were confirmed as safe after two bomb explosions at the event killed two and injured more than 100 people as of 5 p.m. Read More…
Berkeley Unified School District graduation rate beats state average
Recently released state numbers on high school graduation rates show the Berkeley Unified School District not just following statewide improvements but beating the state average. Read More…
NextSpace opens in downtown Berkeley, looks to promote collaboration
Starting June 3, Berkeley startups and home-based workers will have a new place to collaborate. Read More…
Berkeley prepares for citywide emergency drill
Neighborhoods across the city of Berkeley will come together for a second annual city-wide emergency drill on April 27th. Read More…