Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Authorities have asked community members to avoid Gilman Street at Second Street due to a building that caught fire shortly before 4 a.m. The Scanner has asked the Berkeley Fire…
Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911
A Berkeley woman who called 911 during an armed conflict in the street Monday became a target of crime herself, authorities said. The incident began shortly after 1 p.m. when…
Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation
Police arrested a man Sunday in downtown Berkeley in connection with a report of rape at a large affordable and supportive housing complex. Authorities identified the suspect as Charles Bridges,…
Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call
The victim in a recent hit-and-run call in Berkeley turned out to be the suspect in a robbery involving a stolen car, authorities report. Days later, many of the details…
Berkeley REI closed 'until further notice' due to 'facilities concern'
Berkeley's REI store has been closed since Saturday due to undisclosed "safety reasons" related to a "facilities concern," local residents report. On Monday afternoon, no one picked up the store…