Solano Avenue bike lane plan gets early look in Albany
By Allyson Aleksey A plan adopted Monday by the Albany City Council lays the groundwork for a protected bike lane on Solano Avenue, a key commercial corridor for Albany and…
UC Berkeley police search underway near Haas
UC Berkeley authorities have asked people to shelter in place due to a police search near the Haas School of Business on Tuesday. The Scanner is working to learn more…
Armed takeover robbery at Berkeley cannabis dispensary
A 30-year-old cannabis dispensary in South Berkeley was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend by several masked men with guns, authorities report. The takeover-style robbery took place at CBCB, the…
July Fourth in Berkeley: No fireworks; Grizzly Peak closure
Note: This post originally appeared on the city of Berkeley website and has been reprinted with minor edits. Help keep Berkeley safe this July Fourth by not using fireworks in the city,…
Berkeley police investigate necklace 'chain snatch' case
A thief distracted a 77-year-old woman with a gift before stealing her $5,000 gold necklace outside Tokyo Fish Market in Berkeley last month, police report. According to police, the victim…
Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Berkeley police are advancing plans to expand their use of drones, license plate readers and cameras in the years ahead. Tuesday night's City Council agenda includes a request from Berkeley…
Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
A cyclist was taken to Highland Hospital on Tuesday morning after colliding with a driver in North Berkeley, authorities report. Limited details were available as of publication time. The crash…
Music teacher sent to prison in student sexual assault case
A former Berkeley private school music teacher has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting an autistic high school boy last year, authorities say. The Alameda County district attorney's office…
Op-ed: Berkeley sent its police a message. They’re getting it.
Editor's Note: TBS publishes guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Neil Egbert, president of the Berkeley Police Association. On June 23, the…
Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
The Berkeley City Council unanimously approved its new two-year budget Tuesday night, finding money for affordable housing and the Berkeley Fire Department, among other asks. It's been a difficult budget…