Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin Avenue
A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after crashing into a tree on a steep section of Marin Avenue in the Berkeley Hills. The crash report came in…
Man dies 1 month after scooter crash on UC Berkeley campus
A local father who lost control of his electric scooter while riding through the UC Berkeley campus in December has died, authorities report. Kenneth Wade, a 59-year-old Berkeley resident, died…
2 arrested with drugs, cash after Flock traffic stop in Berkeley
Berkeley police arrested two people Monday afternoon after getting a Flock alert about their wanted vehicle, authorities report. A reader who saw the arrest underway just south of the police…
Berkeley Cotopaxi closed after drive-through burglary
A burglary crew in a pickup truck rammed its way into the Berkeley Cotopaxi on Fourth Street early Monday morning and stole more than $20,000 in merchandise, authorities report. Limited…
Resident threatened at gunpoint during catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter thieves brandished a gun at a Berkeley resident early Monday morning on Tremont Street, authorities report. The incident happened at Essex and Tremont streets at about 2:20 a.m.,…
City considers 10% budget cuts, with $29M deficit possible
With a potential budget deficit of $29 million looming, Berkeley leaders are looking at how to cut General Fund spending by 10% across the board. In the coming months, departments…