Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Authorities have asked community members to avoid Gilman Street at Second Street due to a building that caught fire shortly before 4 a.m. The Scanner has asked the Berkeley Fire…
Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call
The victim in a recent hit-and-run call in Berkeley turned out to be the suspect in a robbery involving a stolen car, authorities report. Days later, many of the details…
Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation
Police arrested a man Sunday in downtown Berkeley in connection with a report of rape at a large affordable and supportive housing complex. Authorities identified the suspect as Charles Bridges,…
Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911
A Berkeley woman who called 911 during an armed conflict in the street Monday became a target of crime herself, authorities said. The incident began shortly after 1 p.m. when…
Berkeley REI closed 'until further notice' due to 'facilities concern'
Berkeley's REI store has been closed since Saturday due to undisclosed "safety reasons" related to a "facilities concern," local residents report. On Monday afternoon, no one picked up the store…
Fire behind Berkeley apartment building under investigation
Berkeley firefighters quickly put out a large fire behind an apartment building Saturday night, according to early reports. Firefighters were dispatched to the 2500 block of San Pablo Avenue, between…
Hit-and-run crash in stolen car sends man to hospital
A man went to the hospital Thursday evening after a hit-and-run collision at a busy South Berkeley intersection, authorities report. The incident began just after 6 p.m. when an unhoused…
UC Berkeley student charged after antisemitic graffiti reports
A UC Berkeley student has been charged in connection with reports of antisemitic graffiti at a Cal housing complex and in Albany nearby. Sean Ceballos, 35, was charged Tuesday with…
UC Berkeley stalking case leads to child pornography charges
A former UC Berkeley student accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend after she broke up with him is now facing child pornography charges, court papers show. UC Berkeley police said they…
UC Berkeley gas leak: Officials issue 'all clear' advisory
Authorities are investigating a gas leak Wednesday morning at UC Berkeley that has closed multiple streets downtown and south of campus. Campus officials said Bancroft Way is closed from Dana…