Area nurses to join thousands of other nurses in statewide strike
Nurses from Berkeley hospitals will participate Thursday in a massive strike along with thousands of nurses across the state. Nearly 23,000 nurses from the California Nurses Association — a sector of...
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As nurses across California went on strike Thursday, massive groups of local nurses and supporters gathered to protest at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center hospitals in Berkeley. Nurses from the...
View ArticleWoman robbed of necklace at gunpoint
A woman was the victim of an armed robbery in Berkeley Thursday, in which a man allegedly ripped off a gold necklace she was wearing. At approximately 1:20 p.m., a 25-year-old woman was standing...
View ArticleA nurse’s perspective on the hospital business
I have been a registered nurse for the last 30 years, working the majority of those years in a busy ER in Berkeley, CA. Recent developments are disturbing to me and my colleagues in regard to the...
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Berkeley police identifies man found near North Berkeley Library
Berkeley police identifies man found near North Berkeley Library Update 4/10/16: This article has been updated to reflect new information from Berkeley Police Department that the man has since been...
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Postal Service fences off post office property
Postal Service fences off post office property Pamela Larson/StaffThe United States Postal Service, or USPS, installed a 6-foot tall metal fence at the Downtown Berkeley Post Office during the week of...
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District 6 candidates Wengraf, Dodsworth, Gaston address fire, crime safety
District 6 candidates Wengraf, Dodsworth, Gaston address fire, crime safety Nestled in the northeast hills of the city, District 6 finds itself in a time of potential transition as its City Council...
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City Council to switch 4 seats after Tuesday night’s election
City Council to switch 4 seats after Tuesday night’s election Karen Chow/StaffUpdate 11/9/16: This article has been updated to reflect further information from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters...
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Berkeley man walks into hospital with severe head injury, dies hours later
Berkeley man walks into hospital with severe head injury, dies hours later Ariel Hayat/FileA 26-year-old Berkeley man died of a severe head injury Saturday afternoon after walking into Alta Bates...
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UCPD reports 3 crimes near campus
UCPD reports 3 crimes near campus Lianne Frick/FileTwo alleged strong-arm robberies and an alleged assault with a deadly weapon at People’s Park and Grinnell Path were reported by UCPD on Wednesday. At...
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What are you in for?
What are you in for? When I finally arrived at the hospital, a tired-looking nurse showed me to my room — a small cube with two desks and a bathroom without a door. She introduced me to my roommate,...
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Berkeley police searching for at-risk missing 29-year-old
Berkeley police searching for at-risk missing 29-year-old Ariel Hayat/FileBerkeley Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating 29-year-old at-risk missing person Troy Foote. Foote was...
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Berkeley lawyer Mary Kay Lacey to run for Berkeley City Council District 8
Berkeley lawyer Mary Kay Lacey to run for Berkeley City Council District 8 Amanda Ramirez/StaffThe third candidate for Berkeley City Council’s District 8 seat, Mary Kay Lacey, just announced her...
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Berkeley activist Russ Tilleman to run for City Council District 8 seat
Berkeley activist Russ Tilleman to run for City Council District 8 seat Russ Tilleman, an activist and former business owner, announced his candidacy for Berkeley City Council’s District 8 seat —...
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‘The humanity and the safety’: Berkeley police address concerns regarding...
‘The humanity and the safety’: Berkeley police address concerns regarding mental health crises Karin Goh/FileDepending on the day, anywhere from about 35 to 45 percent of calls that the Berkeley Police...
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Berkeley approves long-distance bus stop on campus, parking lot for Kaiser...
Berkeley approves long-distance bus stop on campus, parking lot for Kaiser offices Ireland Wagner/StaffLong-distance buses will soon service UC Berkeley at West Crescent, bringing home a little bit...
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AC Transit may eliminate, combine bus lines for upcoming fiscal year
AC Transit may eliminate, combine bus lines for upcoming fiscal year Yingyi Yang/FileTo make up for budget losses in the upcoming proposed fiscal years, AC Transit will eliminate select bus lines in...
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UCPD reports aggravated assault at People’s Park
UCPD reports aggravated assault at People’s Park Ethan Lejano/StaffUCPD reported an aggravated assault that occurred at People's Park.UCPD reported an aggravated assault that occurred at People’s Park...
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Free AC Transit proposal passes council, faces uncertain future
Free AC Transit proposal passes council, faces uncertain future Sydney Chang/StaffBerkeley City Council passed a budget referral Nov. 9 with plans to allocate $500,000 toward fare-free AC Transit. If...
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