Court Halts Berkeley People’s Park Demolition: Report​

The park where protests were held in the 1960s was recently named to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the report.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Berkeley

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Berkeley and the East Bay.

Berkeley July 4 Weekend Road Closures Aim To Reduce Fire Risk

Residents will be required to show proof of residency to access the shuttered roads to travel to their homes.

Fireworks Near Me: Berkeley's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Berkeley & the East Bay.

Berkeley Hills Water Main Break Triggers Power Outage, Sinkhole

Police urge people to avoid the area in Kensington, an unincorporated Contra Costa County community in the Berkeley Hills.

Deadline For Berkeley Preferred Parking Permit Program Nears

The 2021-22 permits expire Thursday.

Berkeley Readies For Annual Carnival

The event will feature games, food and outdoor activities including water slides, a climbing wall and an obstacle course.

Missing Berkeley Woman Located (Updated)

A woman who unexpectedly left her San Juan Avenue​ residence and has been located, police said.

Berkeley Mayor Blasts Roe Reversal

“It’s a dark day in America,” Mayor Jesse Arreguín said.

Outgoing Berkeley Chief Takes New Role In Marin

Abraham Roman has been named the San Rafael Fire Department’s deputy chief of operations, Berkeleyside reports.

Berkeley Seeks Public’s Voice On Development

A new online tool aims to make it easier for residents to express their views to city officials.

Berkeley Water Main Break Triggers Traffic Advisory (Updated)

There is no estimate for when the road will reopen.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Berkeley

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Berkeley and the East Bay.

Berkeley Readies For Juneteenth Festival

The event will feature, music, ethnic art and crafts, food vendors and family-friendly entertainment.

​Berkeley Reaches Accord Over Proposed Development​s With BART

The city has already committed some $53 million to complete the projects.

Berkeley Mayor Goes To Washington

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín joined other East Bay elected officials on the trip lobbying for transportation and infrastructure funding.

Support Alameda County Youth

School supplies are being collected at local 1st United Credit Union branches until July 23, 2022

Berkeley Fire Chief Steps Down

David Sprague, Berkeley’s deputy fire chief, will take over as interim chief starting June 25, Berkeleyside reports.

Volunteers Sought For Berkeley Meal Delivery Program For Seniors

The city’s Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to help pack and deliver meals.

Person Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Berkeley

Officers at around 6:50 a.m. received a report of a person being struck by an Amtrak train, police said.

Berkeley City Council To Resume Virtual Meetings

The council's next meeting on June 14 will be held on Zoom, city officials said.

Alameda County DA Warns Against Price Gouging Baby Formula

An executive order was prompted by the nationwide shortage of baby formula brought on by pandemic-related supply chain issues.

Berkeley Protesters Rally Against People's Park Development

On March 9, UC Berkeley, the city of Berkeley and community partners announced a plan to change People's Park's landscape.

Berkeley Opts Out Of County Mask Mandate

Berkeley is unique in having its own health officer that establishes such mandates.

Berkeley PD Backs Pride Month

The agency said it is authorizing its employees, including sworn and professional staff, to wear a Pride lapel pin this month.

Berkeley High's Nadia Elbgal Named Oakland Youth Poet Laureate

Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the award at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater after all seven finalists performed.

​Berkeley Unveils New Protected Bike Lane

Friday's ceremony coincided with Bike to Wherever Day.

Berkeley Homelessness Falls As Bay Area Experiences Surge

Alameda County experienced a 22 percent spike in homelessness over the same period that Berkeley saw a 5 percent drop.

UC Berkeley Police Warn Of Phone Scam

Suspects contact individuals either by telephone or video calls and pose as immigration or police officers, UC police said.

Berkeley Nonprofit News Outlet Announces Expansion

Berkeleyside on Tuesday announced the hiring of journalists Ximena Natera and Iris Kwok.

UC Berkeley Apartment Master Keys Stolen: Report

The university’s plans to replace all locks could take weeks, according to the report.

Assistance League of Diablo Valley Benefits from “Macy’s Gives” Event

$2,500 in gift cards were awarded to Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Common Threads to clothe homeless high school students.

Berkeley Mayor Blasts ‘Unconscionable’ Roe Ruling

A vote to overturn Roe would send abortion access back to the states, of which at least 26 are certain or likely to ban reproductive rights.

Historic UC-Berkeley-Owned Building Damaged In Fire

No one was injured but four people evacuated from the top floor of the building, according to the university.

Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn Goes Hawaiian

Save “nui” dollars while buying Island fashions BEFORE takeoff!

Berkeley Chemist Continues Quest To Reduce Harmful Chemicals

Arlene Blum’s research in the 1970s led the U.S. government to ban cancer-causing chemicals used in children’s pajamas.

Berkeley PD To Hold Weekend DUI Checkpoint

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, police said.

Earth Day: Broadway Plaza Collects Denim Items for Assistance League

The Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek Marketing Team gave each donor a tote bag made of recycled cotton.

Assistance League Celebrates Earth Day at Broadway Plaza, WC

Heartfelt thanks to Broadway Plaza for yet another show of support.

Berkeley High Mountain Bike Team Carjacked At Gunpoint

A GoFundMe drive in support of the team has already raised more than $24,000, exceeding its $20,000 goal.