Berkeleyside

The Berkeley City Council is considering a proposal to install security cameras in South and West Berkeley to curb gun violence. 

Berkeley Police Department has responded to two reports of shootings which occurred the evenings of Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.

Kevin Alvarado, the primary suspect allegedly involved in the fatal Berkeley stabbing of 40-year-old Michael Mayfield in 2010, was arrested July 26 by Border Patrol after fleeing authorities and escaping to Mexico years previous, as first reported by Berkeleyside.

The Berkeley Marina area is set for reconstruction. This comes months after the approval of the Berkeley Marina Roadway Improvements Project, part of the city’s annual efforts to restore its deteriorating streets.

The Office of Emergency Services, or OES, in Alameda County launched a Zonehaven “Know Your Zone” campaign Tuesday to prepare residents for future emergencies in their neighborhoods.

With California distributing COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk groups, the city of Berkeley temporarily established a mobile clinic in People’s Park and offered vaccines to individuals experiencing homelessness Thursday, as first reported by Berkeleyside.

The Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community received the first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after a monthslong struggle against the coronavirus, as first reported by Berkeleyside.

Tensions mounted during Berkeley City Council’s first regular meeting Tuesday following the Nov. 3 elections as Councilmember Cheryl Davila made allegations about a coordinated effort to hurt her chances of reelection.

Nick’s Lounge, a popular Berkeley karaoke bar where people have found comfort in community, is up for sale after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After capturing photos of musical legends throughout his life, Berkeley photographer Kai Shuman died Oct. 1 at the age of 85.