Photo Gallery: Kite Festival
The 27th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival featured professional kite flyers, kite demos, and kite making. The festival was held Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th at the Berkeley Marina.
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Berkeley Kite Festival upholds age-old Japanese tradition
Hamamatsu, Japan kites go back much further than seven years and Berkeley Kite Festival Event Chair Tom McAlister said he had always wanted to bring their tradition to Berkeley.
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Oakland resident pleads guilty to Berkeley murders
Oakland resident Curtis Martin III will be sentenced to life in prison on Dec. 3 with no option for parole after pleading guilty July 19 to two Berkeley murders which occurred in 2009.
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Photo Gallery: Fourth of July
This Fourth of July, crowds from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and all over the Bay gathered to celebrate our nation’s independence with plenty of food, fun, and fireworks. During the day, Berkeley Marina offered live performances, vendors, attractions, and summer sunshine. Later that night, thousands congregated at Pier 39 to
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Crime in Berkeley: June 23 — June 28
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley from June 23 — June 28, provided by the Berkeley Police Department. Strong Arm Robbery — Intersection of College Avenue and Dwight Way On Saturday, June 23, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a strong arm robbery occurred at the intersection of College Avenue
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Dead body found in Berkeley Marina
A body washed up in the Berkeley Marina on Saturday morning. Berkeley police Sgt. David White told Bay City News that police received a report of a body in the water at the marina’s southernmost point at 7:45 a.m. Saturday. Police and firefighters responded soon after and determined that the man
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Crime in Berkeley: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley this week, provided by the Berkeley Police Department. Stephanie Baer is the city news editor.
Dog shot 38 times abandoned in Berkeley parking lot
When an abandoned dog was dropped off by police at the Berkeley Animal Shelter last month, staff found nothing out of the ordinary. But when she was taken to the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society last week to be spayed, the attending veterinarian discovered something odd: The dog had 38
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Video: 4th of July at Berkeley Marina
Put on by the City of Berkeley and Another Bullwinkel Show, the annual 4th of July celebration at the Berkeley Marina offers food, entertainment and fun for families, with free fireworks at dusk. More footage from the celebrations:
City Council votes to increase fees for marina boat dwellers
The Berkeley City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an increase in fees for boat dwellers in the Berkeley Marina. The increases include a 6 percent boost in berth fees plus a $20-per-month surcharge for houseboat owners, meaning some people will be paying about $700 per month to live
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