Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds
A man shot by Berkeley police during a standoff last year has been released to a pretrial diversion program, putting his criminal case on hold. Last week, Judge Elisa Della-Piana…
Police: Pokemon card stolen in Facebook Marketplace setup
A young man charged with stealing a $5,000 Pokemon card from a UC Berkeley student is set to appear in court today to determine if his case will go to…
Berkeley man taped party guests in bathroom, police say
A prominent member of San Francisco's cartoon community was arrested earlier this month after recording birthday party guests, adults and children, using the bathroom at his Berkeley home, according to…
Motorcycle rider critical after car crash near UC Berkeley
A man is in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle while riding a motorcycle in Berkeley shortly after midnight Sunday. The crash happened at Channing Way and Fulton Street…
Juneteenth party at San Pablo Park sees fights, arrests
A large Juneteenth party in Berkeley on Friday saw fights and arrests, as well as reports of individuals being pepper-sprayed, authorities report. The Juneteenth "day party" took place in San…
Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?
A man whose dog was taken by police has been charged with setting the Berkeley Animal Shelter on fire this month, court papers show. Surveillance footage captured Peter Taraba jumping…
Berkeley Animal Shelter targets July 6 reopening after fire
Work is underway to repair the Berkeley Animal Shelter after a recent arson fire, officials say, with reopening anticipated in early July. "Absent any unforeseen process delays," the city said…
Camp counselor charged with lewd acts on a child in Cal dorm
The suspect in a sex crime case involving a child attending camp at UC Berkeley over the weekend has now been charged, court papers show. The camp and counselor were…
Young woman shot, Berkeley police investigating
A shooting in South Berkeley sent a young woman to the hospital Sunday night. The woman, estimated to be 19 years old, was shot in the face, according to early…
Hate crime arrest after threats at Berkeley school playground
The playground at Malcolm X Elementary School. Google Street View A homeless man who used anti-Black slurs and threatened children at a Berkeley school playground Saturday has been arrested, police…