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UC Berkeley to reconsider protest policies amid heavy criticism, claims of police brutality

OAKLAND -- Amid complaints of police brutality and heavy criticism about the university's handling of a massive protest and takeover of a campus building Friday, the university announced it will ask for an independent investigation of police actions ...

From SEAN MAHER AND KRISTIN BENDER, Contra Costa Times,  24 Nov 2009
Related Topics: University of California Berkeley,  University of California

Fundraiser in Oakland this weekend to raise funds for projects in Tanzania

dancing, a traditional African performance, silent auction and raffle. For more information, call 510-273-9044 or e-mail info@aiscs.org. OAKLAND — African Immigrants Social and Cultural Services is holding an event Saturday to raise money to bring ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Rachel Gordon,  University of California Berkeley

Homicide suspect featured on "Americas Most Wanted" arrested

A man suspected of killing three people during a violent spree in Berkeley and Oakland in May — and who was featured on "America's Most Wanted" earlier this month — was arrested today near Sacramento, police said. Rafael J. Campbell, 25, was the last ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Department of Corrections,  John Walsh,  Mazda,  Anthony Price

Firefighters to serve food, scoop ice cream, show off parade fire engine

OAKLAND — At Fentons Creamery in this month, the ice cream shop will donate 25 percent of the proceeds from the sale of "firefighter sundaes" to the Oakland Firefighters Random Acts organization. The organization donates money and gifts to families and ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  12 Nov 2009

Oakland police working three shootings and a stabbing tonight

OAKLAND — Oakland police are handling three separate shootings and a stabbing tonight but say none of the victims has died from their injuries. A teen was shot in the stomach at 70th Avenue and Weld Street, and police have a suspect in custody. Police ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Contra Costa Times,  11 Nov 2009

Downtown Berkeley Association names new executive director

Force and serves as a commissioner on the Berkeley Disaster and Fire Safety Commission and the Fair Campaign Practices Commission. BERKELEY — John Caner has been named the new executive director of the Downtown Berkeley Association. Caner comes to the ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  11 Nov 2009

Orinda woman finds smiles in the oddest places

p.m., she will have a reception for the start of her first-ever art show. Several of her smiley images will display at the Photolab Gallery (www.photolaboratory.com) at 2235 Fifth St. in Berkeley through Jan. 2. The show will include a Share your ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  9 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Facebook Inc.,  Kaiser Permanente

Report finds Oakland's edible potential

OAKLAND — A new report by two people with backgrounds in geography and sustainable agriculture identifies 1,200 acres of vacant and underutilized public land in Oakland that could be used for food production. In the report, the authors say that if only ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  6 Nov 2009
Related Topics: University of California Berkeley

New police chief selected in Berkeley

Christine Daniel said this is not the first time the city has given a loan for relocation. BERKELEY — The city manager has appointed Seattle police Capt. Michael Meehan as the new Berkeley police chief, pending City Council approval Tuesday. Meehan, 48 ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama

About $1,000 raised at Hasanni Campbell fundraiser

Anyone with information is urged to call the Oakland Police Department at 510-777-3211 or 510-238-7934 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572. The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or people who abducted Hasanni is ...

From KRISTIN BENDER, Inside Bay Area,  3 Nov 2009

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