A service-oriented bank in berkeley?

I opened a Mechanics Bank account some years ago because of their reputation as an independent and service-oriented bank. That's changed over the years, so I'm looking for a new bank.  I need it to be in Berkeley and to have safe deposit boxes available. Thanks for any recommendations.

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WE love Bank of the West. Great people, good service. Don't know if they have safety deposit boxes

We switched from Mechanics for the same reason- to Fremont Bank.  Their customer service is beyond excellent.  We work with Faridah in the Rockridge office. She always knows who we are when we call or come in and makes us feel like valued clients of the bank.  They also do the ATM reimbursement like Mechanics used to do.