Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
A man who came out of his tent to investigate a disturbance on Shattuck Avenue in North Berkeley was pepper-sprayed by a stranger Monday afternoon, authorities report. The incident took…
Berkeley cyclists: Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday
On Thursday, May 15, ride your bike — or a rental from a Berkeley bike share station — to work, on errands, to take kids to school, to see family…
A new sanctioned encampment isn't a pipe dream: Op-ed
Editor's Note: The Scanner will periodically publish guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Amber Whitson, an activist, advocate, dog mom and survivor…
Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The 86-year-old artist who struck conservationist Julia Elkin while driving in the Berkeley Hills last year was found guilty this week of vehicular manslaughter. On Wednesday, a judge found Buldan…
Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting
"This content is disturbing and contains graphic material. Viewer discretion is advised," Berkeley police said. BPD released the following statement Tuesday about a recent non-fatal police shooting in Berkeley. It…
Albany, CA, group wants to 'bring local news back' to town
A community group in Albany, California, that hopes to help found a new local news site is circulating a short survey to learn what their neighbors want to read. The…
Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley
An RV trailer went up in flames Sunday night on Seventh Street in northwest Berkeley. One caller alerted the Berkeley Fire Department to a possible structure fire after seeing smoke…
Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'
Berkeley police found a missing child Monday in the bookstore of a popular local toy shop, authorities report. The kindergartener grabbed some paint when he left his school in central…
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
A homeless man was stabbed Sunday in a popular Berkeley shopping district after trying to punch a local worker who rebuked him for public urination, police report. The worker, who…
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
A young man was stabbed in a UC Berkeley parking lot while enjoying the view with his girlfriend Saturday night, authorities report. Police say they are looking into reports that…