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…
UC Berkeley gas leak: Officials issue 'all clear' advisory
Authorities are investigating a gas leak Wednesday morning at UC Berkeley that has closed multiple streets downtown and south of campus. Campus officials said Bancroft Way is closed from Dana…
UC Berkeley stalking case leads to child pornography charges
A former UC Berkeley student accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend after she broke up with him is now facing child pornography charges, court papers show. UC Berkeley police said they…
UC Berkeley student charged after antisemitic graffiti reports
A UC Berkeley student has been charged in connection with reports of antisemitic graffiti at a Cal housing complex and in Albany nearby. Sean Ceballos, 35, was charged Tuesday with…
Hit-and-run crash in stolen car sends man to hospital
A man went to the hospital Thursday evening after a hit-and-run collision at a busy South Berkeley intersection, authorities report. The incident began just after 6 p.m. when an unhoused…
Fire behind Berkeley apartment building under investigation
Berkeley firefighters quickly put out a large fire behind an apartment building Saturday night, according to early reports. Firefighters were dispatched to the 2500 block of San Pablo Avenue, between…
UC Berkeley student files lawsuit after frat party fall
A young woman who was paralyzed after a catastrophic fall at a UC Berkeley fraternity during a "grossly overcrowded" party on Cal Day in April has filed a lawsuit seeking…
Man dead after solo scooter crash in Berkeley
A man was pronounced dead Saturday night in Berkeley after what appears to have been a solo scooter crash, authorities report. A community member heard the collision and went outside…
Jason Fletcher manslaughter case dismissed
An Alameda County Superior Court judge dismissed the manslaughter case against former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher on Friday afternoon. Fletcher fatally shot Steven Taylor during a call for…