Francesca Munsayac
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Berkeley, CA, United States
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Berkeley police detain 2 men over past few days for unrelated crimes
Berkeley Police Department detained two men on separate occasions for unrelated crimes Sunday and Monday, according to a Nixle alert released Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
6 robberies occur over the weekend throughout Berkeley
Six robberies occurred from Friday to Monday throughout Berkeley, according to a Nixle alert released by the Berkeley Police Department Tuesday. → Read More
Law school dean announces disassociation with 'Boalt' name
UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky announced Tuesday that they will be eliminating the Boalt name from its 1950 wing, affiliated organizations and activities — to distance the law school from John Boalt's racist legacy. → Read More
Fire hydrant erupts in West Berkeley, results in 40-foot geyser
A fire hydrant broke at the corner of Sixth Street and Hearst Avenue about 8:27 a.m, according to Berkeley Fire Department spokesperson Keith May. → Read More
National Weather Service issues red flag warning until Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning from Saturday 10 p.m. through 4 p.m. Sunday. According to a Nixle alert released by the Alameda County Fire Department at 9:23 p.m Saturday, the East Bay hills are an “area of concern” due to the smoke coming from the Butte County fire. → Read More
'At risk,' missing 38-year-old man located after several hours
Berkeley Police Department released a Nixle alert at 11:04 p.m Saturday announcing that Jesus Jose Loera has been found. → Read More
Nathan Adrian announced as UC Berkeley’s 2018 winter commencement speaker
Three-time Olympic swimmer and UC Berkeley alumnus Nathan Adrian has been named as the 2018 winter commencement speaker by the UC Berkeley Senior Class Council. → Read More
Oakland judge denies release of former Top Dog employee arrested for attending Charlottesville rally
A federal judge ruled Monday that Cole White, a former Top Dog employee, will remain detained until his trial, as first reported by SFGate. → Read More
Shooting in South Berkeley results in 1 man in serious condition
About 2:12 p.m. Friday, a shooting occurred on the 2900 block of Sacramento Street, according to a Nixle alert released by Berkeley Police Department at approximately 6:06 p.m. later that day. → Read More
UC Berkeley employee arrested on suspicion of being 'NorCal Rapist'
The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Roy Charles Waller, 58, a serial rape suspect, Friday morning during a press conference at the DA's crime lab. → Read More
Elderly woman stabbed at 1500 Edith St., suspect apprehended
On Wednesday, Pinole Police Department apprehended the suspect — 42-year-old Mark Edward Jekabson — at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to a Nixle alert issued Thursday. → Read More
Berkeley Forum releases fall 2018 speaker lineup
Among the forum's lineup is the director of “Saturday Night Live,” an editor for the Washington Examiner and the chief financial officer of the Warriors. → Read More
Berkeley Police Department arrests 1 after gunfire at Berkeley Marina
Oakland resident Perry Lee Jackson, 39, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and "drug-related charges," according to Berkeleyside. → Read More
Shooting at San Pablo Park in South Berkeley leaves 3 injured
At approximately 5:34 p.m., Berkeley Police Department received reports of gunfire at San Pablo Park in South Berkeley. Three male victims were injured. → Read More
Police arrest parolee on 2800 block of San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley Police Department arrested a wanted man on the 2800 block of San Pablo Avenue on Saturday afternoon, as first reported by Berkeleyside. → Read More
Group of unknown young men assaults 72-year-old man
Berkeley Police Department released a Nixle alert regarding a group of six to eight young men who assaulted a 72-year-old man July 6 at about 3:30 a.m. → Read More
2100 block of Essex Street now open, closed earlier due to police activity
As of 2:40 p.m., the road is now open and the search has concluded. → Read More
South, East Bay cities anticipate effects of Regional Measure 3
The Bay Area Traffic Relief Plan will increase bridge tolls in increments of three years starting in 2019 and ending in 2025, for a $3 toll increase. → Read More
6 UCPD officers facing possible termination for hanging out in Evans Hall
The officers, who remain unidentified, have been on paid administrative leave since Oct. 31. The officers had an appeal hearing in March to determine whether they would be allowed to come back to work or be fired. The decision has yet to be made. → Read More
Baker & Commons opens, replacing Elmwood Cafe
Kara Hammond, who was previously Elmwood Cafe’s manager, bought out the business and now oversees its daily operations with co-owner Eric Wright. Hammond emphasized community as one of the pillars their new business is built on. → Read More