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Suspect arrested after entering a south campus sorority

On November 5th, officers arrested a 45-year-old Dublin man in connection with a burglary that occurred at a sorority house on the 2300 block of Warring Street.

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Nov. 12: Give input to add safeguards at Elmwood intersection

Join the virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at the intersection of Derby & Warring streets.

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New zoning changes allow faster, cheaper process to build homes

Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing units in Berkeley.

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Suspect arrested in connection with a gas station robbery

On October 26th, 2025, a year-long investigation into an attempted robbery of a gas station came to a close with the arrest of a 49-year-old man from Richmond.

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Suspects Arrested and Charged for October 12th Berkeley Shooting

The Berkeley Police Department has made significant progress in the investigation of a shooting that occurred on October 12, 2025, in the 1000 block of Addison St.

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Join workshop to make walking, biking to Downtown schools safer

Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29.

A metal sculpture stands in front of a the blue sky above the Berkeley Marina, with sunlight streaming from the top corner. White text on the image reads, “Berkeley poets: apply to become next Poet Laureate.”

Apply now to be Berkeley’s next Poet Laureate

Berkeley poets, apply by October 31, 2025, to serve as Berkeley’s 2026-2027 literary ambassador, collaborate with other artists, and earn a $5,000 honorarium.

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Help shape safety, health for all in Berkeley

October 28-November 6: Come in person to an exhibit, share your thoughts on potential policies to shape Berkeley’s development and programs.