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Dozens Ticketed During Berkeley Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Berkeley Police Dept. says it issued 27 citations for various violations by drivers during a pedestrian safety operation on July 19.

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The Berkeley Police Dept. says it issued 27 citations for various violations by drivers during a pedestrian safety operation on July 19.

Alameda community members are being encouraged by the city to take an online survey by Oct. 3 to identify public art priorities.
Q'Orianka Kilcher, 32, of North Hollywood, has been charged with two felony counts of workers' compensation fraud.
Longtime campus leader Darnell Hunt will become UCLA’s chief academic officer effective Sept. 1.
Oakland International Airport is projecting that high volumes of passengers will pass through its terminals during Independence Day weekend.
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary crews throughout California are increasing boating safety patrols during the July 4th holiday weekend.
Assessments are currently underway to determine whether the Fremont Jail remains viable or if the site could be better utilized.
The grand opening of a brand-new Pleasant Hill Library to the public is set for 10 a.m. on July 30, city officials say.
On July 6th, the Pleasant Hill Kohl’s store located at 2302 Monument Blvd. will celebrate the grand opening of Sephora at Kohl’s.
At it's July 5 meeting, the San Leandro City Council is expected to consider a pay incentive for city police officers and dispatchers.
Restaurants and catering companies in Orinda are being asked by the city to donate their surplus food to the nonprofit White Pony Express.
A single adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds died at the scene of a car-to-car shooting incident in Fremont, police say.
Several trails in Walnut Creek are closed through mid-July due to PG&E undergrounding existing power lines in the area to reduce fire risk.
At its June 22 board meeting, the Castro Valley Unified Board of Education appointed a new Castro Valley High School principal.
SoCalGas presented $40,000 in donations to the L.A. Police and Fire department foundations this week to help purchase a new helicopter.
LA Animal Services says that it is experiencing an increase in intake of medium to large dogs, and is running out of kennels for canines.
A viral TikTok challenge is making its rounds, and the Alameda PD is asking parents to speak to their children about the potential dangers.
Following a bleak California snow survey and a dry January to March, the East Bay Municipal Utility District has imposed water restrictions.
Following a bleak California snow survey and a dry January to March, the East Bay Municipal Utility District has imposed water restrictions.
Following a bleak California snow survey and a dry January to March, the East Bay Municipal Utility District has imposed water restrictions.