Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'
On the last morning of her life, Elise Lusk did what she'd loved to do for decades — rigorous laps at Berkeley's King Pool followed by coffee at nearby Espresso Roma,…
How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire
Eighty-four-year-old Lovie McNeal woke up Monday in the early morning hours to find her bedroom on fire. Despite her age and fragility, she managed to escape from her room and…
Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion
A man who was charged with sexual battery on a Berkeley High student was released on his own recognizance this week and is being considered for a diversion program, court…
Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt
A man with a history of skipping court has been charged with pistol-whipping a Berkeley Hills resident during a recent carjacking attempt, court papers show. This week, the Alameda County…
Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires
A bold plan to significantly tighten Berkeley's wildfire preparation framework is headed for City Council next week, hastened by recent images of Los Angeles neighborhoods falling to fire fueled by…
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii on her first months in office
Mayor Adena Ishii spoke candidly to community members Monday night about her first months on the job and what Berkeley can expect from her. The Berkeley Democratic Club organized the…
Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM
Berkeley police are investigating a robbery attempt over the weekend at a North Berkeley ATM in the bustling Shattuck Avenue business corridor. Police said the woman, an Emeryville resident in…
Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails
A proposal from Berkeley's new mayor went down in defeat in recent weeks, revealing a fractured City Council getting off to a rocky start to the legislative season. It was…
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 critical after northwest Berkeley house fire
Update, 8:35 a.m. One person has died after a Berkeley house fire Monday, authorities have confirmed. One person remains in critical condition and two others sustained minor to moderate injuries,…
UC Berkeley police investigate sexual battery near campus
Police at UC Berkeley are investigating a sexual battery that occurred adjacent to campus in the Southside neighborhood Sunday night. The incident took place around 9 p.m. near Bancroft Way…