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Berkeley Zone 0 fire safety ordinance advances in council vote

3 weeks ago | kron4.com | Charles Clifford

BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) — The City of Berkeley is stepping up efforts to protect property and lives during wildfire season. A new ordinance advanced by the city council this week would require some residents to clear five feet of defensible space around their homes. During a wind-driven fire event, embers blowing ahead of the main fire can start new fires. This ordinance aims to keep additional homes from catching fire.
Berkeley nonprofit torched in early morning fire Monday

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Charles Clifford

BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) — An early morning fire on Monday destroyed the East Bay Media Center near downtown Berkeley, leaving the future of the popular non-profit uncertain. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 3 a.m. and found the building completely engulfed in flames. Nearby apartment buildings were evacuated as a precaution, but crews managed to contain the fire within a few hours, preventing any injuries.
Berkeley nonprofit torched in early morning fire Monday

1 month ago | kron4.com | Charles Clifford

BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) — An early morning fire on Monday destroyed the East Bay Media Center near downtown Berkeley, leaving the future of the popular non-profit uncertain. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 3 a.m. and found the building completely engulfed in flames. Nearby apartment buildings were evacuated as a precaution, but crews managed to contain the fire within a few hours, preventing any injuries. “They had summer programs for teens, film festivals, media classes.
Major League Cricket coming to Oakland Coliseum

1 month ago | kron4.com | Charles Clifford

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — In the East Bay, the City of Oakland has announced that Major League Cricket will play matches at the Coliseum this summer. Cricket is the world’s second most popular sport, after soccer. The Bay Area will get a chance to see some of the best cricket players in the country take to the pitch at the Coliseum this June.
Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years in prison for shooting alleged child molester

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Amy Larson |Charles Clifford

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder in connection to a 2022 shooting. Velasquez received credit for 1,283 days served, which will cut his actual time behind bars down to about 1.5 years. Judge Arthur Bocanegra became emotionally choked up as he announced the sentence to a packed courtroom in the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice.
San Jose mayor wants to arrest unhoused who refuse services

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Charles Clifford

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — In the South Bay, the mayor of San Jose is stepping up efforts to get homeless people off the streets. He’s now proposing that those who refuse help or offers of housing could be arrested. Mayor Matt Mahan has been pushing hard to reduce or eliminate homelessness on city streets. Now, Mahan is proposing to criminally charge people who repeatedly refuse help. “Responsibility is a two-way street,” said Mayor Matt Mahan in a press release.
San Jose mayor wants to arrest unhoused who refuse services

2 months ago | kron4.com | Charles Clifford |Alex Baker

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — In the South Bay, the mayor of San Jose is stepping up efforts to get homeless people off the streets. He’s now proposing that those who refuse help or offers of housing could be arrested. Mayor Matt Mahan has been pushing hard to reduce or eliminate homelessness on city streets. Now, Mahan is proposing to criminally charge people who repeatedly refuse help. “Responsibility is a two-way street,” said Mayor Matt Mahan in a press release.
VTA strike off for this week, according to union reps

2 months ago | kron4.com | Alex Baker |Charles Clifford

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Oakland students protest Trump’s immigration policies with walkout

2 months ago | kron4.com | Charles Clifford

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Oakland students protest Trump’s immigration policies with walkout

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Charles Clifford

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Students at an Oakland high school walked out of their classes Monday morning to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The protest was part of a larger movement known as “A Day Without Immigrants,” aimed at sending a message to the federal government and President Donald Trump. “I walked out today for immigrants and also my family who came here,” said Cristal Barrosojuarez, a participant in the rally. “It’s been very difficult and hard and hurtful.