Dead body found at UC Berkeley
A deceased person was found on the UC Berkeley campus near Oxford Street on Friday morning. Gardeners found the body while working on campus at the West Circle, a passer-by…
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Berkeley police have made an arrest following an arson investigation that began at the animal shelter over the weekend. Police arrested Peter Taraba, 48, Thursday morning on suspicion of more…
Man who bred rats dies after catching leptospirosis, city says
A man with leptospirosis died in Berkeley in May after living in a "severely rat-infested RV" not far from the Harrison Street encampment, the city has confirmed. A woman who…
Want housing at Golden Gate Fields? It's time to act: Op-ed
Editor's Note: TBS publishes guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Andrew Fisher, a Berkeley resident and consultant focused on climate change. Like…
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say
Berkeley police have asked for help to determine who set the city's animal shelter on fire over the weekend. Police opened an arson investigation after the fire, which took place…
Red Flag warning issued for Berkeley, East Bay Hills
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning this week for the East Bay Hills — including those in Berkeley. The warning is in effect from Wednesday at 11…
Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks
Citing smoke damage and sprinkler system repairs, the Berkeley Animal Shelter will be closed for at least three weeks after a suspicious fire Saturday. The city issued a new statement…
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire under investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire over the weekend at the Berkeley Animal Shelter at 1 Bolivar Drive. The fire was small and no animals were hurt…
Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase
Authorities have charged Demarcus Jones with the murder of a Berkeley woman, triggering the release of grisly new details Thursday in court papers. Police have identified Jones as the woman's…
Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Bonar Street
A shooting in West Berkeley damaged a vehicle on Wednesday night. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made. Berkeley's 911 center got multiple calls just before 10:30 p.m. about…