The Berkeley Scanner turns 3: Help us celebrate today
Three years ago, we never could have imagined what we would build together at The Berkeley Scanner. On our third birthday, we're taking a moment to reflect. We are proud…
Berkeley PD: Pot deal robbery led to gunfire outside Malcolm X
A Stockton man who came to Berkeley to sell marijuana has been charged with opening fire outside Malcolm X Elementary during school pickup hours, authorities say. In a statement to…
North Berkeley: 3 crashes on Rose Street in just 4 days
A trio of traffic collisions on a short stretch of Rose Street in North Berkeley led to injuries for pedestrians and a cyclist last week, including an older man and…
Bike plan must balance street infrastructure with emergency response, accessibility: Op-ed
Editor's Note: The Scanner publishes guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Mike Cole, East Bay Center for the Blind; Michai Freeman, Center…
Berkeley woman arrested after gunfire on Harmon Street
Police arrested a Berkeley woman this week in connection with a non-injury shooting that stemmed from a domestic dispute, authorities report. The incident dates back to Sept. 7 when BPD…
Oakland teens with gun arrested near UC Berkeley stadium
Two young men from Oakland have been charged with having a gun on UC Berkeley property after parking near Memorial Stadium with an open container, according to court papers. Earlier…
Crime log: Crash leads cops to drug stash; battery on Solano
We've rounded up exclusive updates on a few notable cases in Berkeley. If you have questions about local police activity, send a news tip to The Scanner. Photos are always…
Berkeley High bathroom gun case: Charges filed
Authorities are looking for a teenager who failed to show up in court this month on a felony gun case from Berkeley High School, court papers show. Over the summer,…
We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says
Editor's Note: The Scanner will periodically publish guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Berkeley District 8 Councilman Mark Humbert. It has been…
Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit Berkeley on Monday evening, the third to shake the city in just 16 hours. The evening quake's epicenter was near Claremont Avenue and Tunnel Road…