Suspicious device found by Channing Circle deemed harmless party prop
A suspicious device reported near the intersection of Channing Way and Piedmont Avenue Saturday was found to be a party prop according to Berkeley police. Read More…
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Five fires occur in the neighborhood near The Alameda
Five small fires occurred within a 40-minute window on May 19 on The Alameda and adjacent streets in Berkeley. The first fire, called in at 2 a.m., was located at the intersection of Sutter Street and Yolo Avenue. However, the brush fire of dry foliage was small and already extinguished Read More…
A deplorable delay
CITY AFFAIRS: Berkeley Police Department seriously mishandled communication following a death in its own custody.
Berkeley Police Department made a serious mistake in delaying the release of the autopsy report from the death of Kayla Moore — one which reflects poorly upon the department’s communication tactics. Moore, a 41-year-old transgender Berkeley resident, died of an accidental drug overdose while in police custody in February, but Read More…
Police find Kayla Moore’s death due to drug overdose
The death of transgender Berkeley resident Kayla Moore, who died while in Police Custody last February has been ruled as an accident resulting from a drug overdose. Read More…
Celebration to be held in honor of Kayla Moore
Community members will gather on Wednesday night to celebrate the life of Kayla Moore, a transgender Berkeley resident who died in police custody on Feb. 12. Read More…
Elderly man in custody after allegedly shooting at firefighter
An elderly man is in custody after firing a gun during an emergency call Monday morning that grazed a responding firefighter. Read More…
Protest planned in response to Kayla Moore’s death while in police custody
In response to the recent death of a transgender Berkeley resident who was in police custody, Anonymous Queers in Action has planned a protest for Tuesday evening to raise awareness of the incident and to call for increased transparency regarding the investigation. The protest aims to be an “uncompromisingly militant Read More…
Looming sequester cuts pose grim challenges for city officials
The city of Berkeley is preparing for significant reductions in funding for social services as a result of cuts related to the federal sequester.
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Five suspects charged with alleged robbery of Allston apartment
Five Berkeley and Oakland individuals were arrested on Sunday night after allegedly attempting to break into and rob from an Allston Way apartment. Read More…
Man who died in police custody identified
A man who died after being detained by Berkeley Police officers on Feb. 12 has been identified by authorities. Read More…