Body found in Claremont Canyon park near UC Berkeley
Police are investigating the discovery of a body Wednesday morning near UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus. Authorities have said there is "no threat to public safety" but have not yet…
Deadly bacteria outbreak at Berkeley homeless camp
Berkeley officials are warning the public about leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans, after animals in the Harrison Street corridor tested positive in recent…
Berkeley asks court to drop 'nonsensical' PAB lawsuit
Berkeley's director of police oversight is in the crosshairs again this week in the city's latest filing about a standoff over police records. In December, Hansel Aguilar, the city's embattled…
Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border
Berkeley police investigated gunfire Friday night on the southern border of the city. One house was hit near King and Adeline streets but, so far, no victims have been located,…
Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map
The Berkeley Scanner has created a comprehensive interactive gunfire map so you can stay informed about shootings in the city and in your neighborhood. As of Jan. 10, Berkeley has…
Berkeley police to hold forum on drones, cameras, ALPRs
Berkeley police are holding a community conversation next week on their use of "public safety technology" — and what they hope will be more of it. In recent months, the Berkeley…
Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin Avenue
A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after crashing into a tree on a steep section of Marin Avenue in the Berkeley Hills. The crash report came in…
Catalytic converter theft is having a moment in Berkeley
Just one week into 2026, Berkeley has already had at least nine catalytic converter thefts, according to police and community reports. The spike comes after a decrease last year that…
Man dies 1 month after scooter crash on UC Berkeley campus
A local father who lost control of his electric scooter while riding through the UC Berkeley campus in December has died, authorities report. Kenneth Wade, a 59-year-old Berkeley resident, died…
Resident threatened at gunpoint during catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter thieves brandished a gun at a Berkeley resident early Monday morning on Tremont Street, authorities report. The incident happened at Essex and Tremont streets at about 2:20 a.m.,…