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Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
Dry rot found at Berkeley middle school forces classes to relocate for start of new school year
Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter for 450 students at Longfellow Middle School after a bit of a manic summer."Vacations were cancelled, plans were put on hold but this is what we do," Enikia Ford Morthel, Superintendent of the Berkeley Unified School District said.Instead of returning to their usual campus in Berkeley, they're starting the school year about a mile and a half away at Berkeley Adult School.Construction workers discovered dry rot at Longfellow over the summer."Everyone was really surprised because it was supposed to just be a remodel that was going to be done in time for...
State Assembly Honors “Freedom to Choose Project” for 20 Years of Service
In recognition of 20 years of its vital role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism for individuals in the state of California, Assemblyman Gregg Hart, on behalf of the California State Assembly, formally honored the Freedom to Choose Project (FTC) with a resolution acknowledging the organization’s impact on transforming lives.
Carmichael Named To ACC Preseason Watch List
California men's soccer senior Kevin Carmichael was named to the ACC Preseason Watch List, the conference announced Wednesday. The talented central defender is coming off of a 2023 season in which he garnered All-Pac-12 First-Team status and posted career highs with three goals and seven points in 18 starts for the Golden Bears. One of his goals was the game-winner in a 2-1 victory at Washington, while he also scored in a 1-1 tie at No. 18 Wake Forest. A dependable member of the backline, Carmichael ranked second in minutes played for Cal (1,548).
Zumbi’s Loved Ones Still Awaiting Accountability for Hospital Killing
Three years after his death on Aug. 13, 2021, the family of beloved hip-hop artist Baba Zumbi of Zion I, whose real name was Stephen Gaines, is still fighting for accountability and answers. Zumbi, 48, was killed in an altercation with security guards while he was a patient at Alta...
Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent
A man who "became enraged" and attacked an intimate partner for hours, pledging to kill him in his tent near Aquatic Park, has been arrested, according to police and court papers. Rafael Lara Jr. (no address) remains in custody this week at Santa Rita Jail, where he is being held...
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