'Major windshield damage': 2 people struck near UC Berkeley
A driver struck two pedestrians, including a pregnant woman, near UC Berkeley on Friday, sending both to Highland Hospital. The crash took place at about 5:10 p.m. on Channing Way…
Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody
A man and his girlfriend are in custody this week following a "series of violent home invasion robberies and residential burglaries" in Berkeley, authorities report. The crime spree began Sept.…
'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley
Berkeley celebrated the opening this week of a new clinic for unhoused individuals seeking primary care as well as therapy, addiction help and other critical services. State and local officials,…
Police: DUI hit-and-run of cyclist sees driver arrested
An Oakland driver who ran into a cyclist in Berkeley and then left the scene was arrested this week on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, authorities report. The crash happened…
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after Claremont, Ashby crash
A pedestrian was taken to Highland Hospital on Wednesday evening after a driver struck him at a busy intersection in Berkeley, authorities report. The crash happened just before 6 p.m.…
BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon
A Flock license plate alert helped Berkeley police catch wanted retail theft suspects after they hit the local Lululemon for the second time in days, authorities report. Police responded to…
OPD arrests 2 people linked to Berkeley gun battle Saturday
Police in Oakland arrested two people Monday in connection with a Berkeley gunfight over the weekend, authorities report. Oakland police seized "multiple firearms and ammunition" after arresting the pair with…
Berkeley encampment fire puts the focus on Codornices Creek
A recent encampment fire alongside Codornices Creek on the Berkeley-Albany border has put new urgency on chronic problems in the neighborhood. The fire, on Monday, Sept. 29, tore through the…
Update: Berkeley police investigate Ashby gun battle
Police detained four people on the Berkeley-Emeryville border Saturday evening after what's been described as a gun battle on Ashby Avenue. Berkeley police began getting reports shortly before 5:40 p.m.…
Mentally ill, homeless, arrested in Berkeley? New program to offer treatment over jail
Thanks to a new state grant, Berkeley is launching an ambitious "post-arrest diversion pathway" to serve unhoused individuals and others with mental health and substance use needs. The $8 million…