Berkeley woman killed in Poet's Corner fire identified
A 74-year-old Berkeley woman died in a residential fire on February 4, 2026, with her cause of death and the fire's origin remaining under investigation.
City Council approves 8-story North Shattuck housing proposal
Berkeley approved an eight-story, 110-unit apartment at Shattuck and Virginia, prompting neighborhood opposition while aiming to attract empty-nesters and boost property tax revenue.
East Bay apartment complex bought in deal that could add upgrades
Sack Capital Partners bought the 171-unit Fourth & U complex in Berkeley for $52.3 million and plans renovations, retail leasing, on-site management, and affordability efforts.