Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage
Police are investigating a carjacking in West Berkeley on Friday night. A man called police to report the incident at about 11 p.m. He said he had been driving an…
Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student
A homeless man who attacked a Berkeley High student Wednesday for no reason has been charged with felony assault and child abuse, according to court records and police. Suspect Denarian…
Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026
Pamela Price, the former Alameda County district attorney who was recalled by voters last year, says she's not done yet. In a surprise press conference Thursday, Price said she would…
Man fatally struck by train in West Berkeley
A man in his 30s died Wednesday after a train struck him in Berkeley, according to early reports. Berkeley police and firefighters were dispatched to Bancroft Way and Fourth Street…
Late-night Berkeley gunfire leaves vehicles damaged
Police are investigating a shooting that woke the neighborhood and damaged multiple vehicles in West Berkeley overnight. Berkeley police began getting calls Wednesday about the sound of gunfire at 1…
Gifts now doubled up to $25K; major gifts are tax deductible
On this GivingTuesday, we're asking you to support The Berkeley Scanner because you deserve clear, timely local information — especially when something is happening in your neighborhood. And today, your…
Undercover Berkeley cop nabs Lululemon retail theft suspects
A Berkeley police officer doing surveillance on Fourth Street caught two people who tried to take more than $900 in goods from Lululemon on Monday, authorities report. A reader who…
Man describes stabbing over 'snipes' outside Berkeley bank
A homeless man who was stabbed outside a downtown Berkeley bank two years ago took the stand recently to describe the unprovoked attack in dramatic detail. At the end of…
Fatal crash closes I-80 freeway lanes in Berkeley
A motorcycle rider reportedly died Sunday in a crash on Interstate 80 in Berkeley, according to preliminary reports. The crash was reported near the Gilman Street exit shortly after 3…
Antisemitic graffiti has been appearing at UC Berkeley housing complex
Police in Albany are investigating multiple incidents of antisemitic graffiti in recent weeks, including at UC Berkeley's University Village family housing complex. So far, authorities have declined to release specifics…