Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say
DNA helped Berkeley police catch a woman who forced her way into North Face via a skylight then "rappelled down a nylon strap onto the floor" to commit burglary last…
Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case
A man police say attacked a woman riding her bike on UC Berkeley property in January has been charged with a felony sex crime and attempted kidnapping, court papers show.…
Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'
On the last morning of her life, Elise Lusk did what she'd loved to do for decades — rigorous laps at Berkeley's King Pool followed by coffee at nearby Espresso Roma,…
How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire
Eighty-four-year-old Lovie McNeal woke up Monday in the early morning hours to find her bedroom on fire. Despite her age and fragility, she managed to escape from her room and…
Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion
A man who was charged with sexual battery on a Berkeley High student was released on his own recognizance this week and is being considered for a diversion program, court…
Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt
A man with a history of skipping court has been charged with pistol-whipping a Berkeley Hills resident during a recent carjacking attempt, court papers show. This week, the Alameda County…
Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires
A bold plan to significantly tighten Berkeley's wildfire preparation framework is headed for City Council next week, hastened by recent images of Los Angeles neighborhoods falling to fire fueled by…
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii on her first months in office
Mayor Adena Ishii spoke candidly to community members Monday night about her first months on the job and what Berkeley can expect from her. The Berkeley Democratic Club organized the…
Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM
Berkeley police are investigating a robbery attempt over the weekend at a North Berkeley ATM in the bustling Shattuck Avenue business corridor. Police said the woman, an Emeryville resident in…
UC Berkeley police investigate sexual battery near campus
Police at UC Berkeley are investigating a sexual battery that occurred adjacent to campus in the Southside neighborhood Sunday night. The incident took place around 9 p.m. near Bancroft Way…