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The 2024 Berkeley gunfire map
Berkeley and university police and the California Highway Patrol had investigated at least 18 shooting incidents in 2024 as of Aug. 8. At least seven people had been wounded and one person left dead.
Remembering Sam Eletr, scientist whose work helped analyze DNA and sequence the human genome
The Egypt-born scientist founded several leading biotech companies, including Applied Biosystems, which developed a DNA sequencer and tools that enabled advancements in biology and medicine.
Remembering Coille Hooven, Berkeley ceramicist whose work ranged from fine art to holiday ornaments
Hooven raised two children as a professional artist, exhibiting in such places as the De Young Museum in San Francisco while also distributing plates and china pieces at Macy’s and selling to neighbors who lined up around the block for her studio sales.
Housing and Homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli is leaving Berkeleyside
Yelimeli, who departs after four years, covered everything from breaking news and COVID-19 through the state Supreme Court ruling on People’s Park.
Remembering Kenneth Christian Becker, Berkeley native who loved skiing, the SF Giants and The Doors
Becker graduated from Berkeley High School in 1968, and earned a business degree from Southern Oregon University in 1975.
Remembering Frederick Crews, retired UC Berkeley English department chair and prominent Freud critic
Crews’ works were aimed at puncturing pretense and advancing the cause of rational, evidence-based discourse.
Remembering Debra Jean Crider with a letter from her sister
Jody Rivera writes that her sister accepted her as no one else had, despite racial and other differences.