Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe
A local man remains hospitalized this week after using a pair of scissors to cut his own throat in a West Berkeley cafe, authorities say. Community members who were aware…
After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges
A resident at Berkeley's Hope Center has been charged with attempted murder after trying to shoot a fellow resident last week, according to court papers. Berkeley police identified the shooter…
Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina
Authorities recovered the body of a man from the Berkeley Marina on Thursday morning. Limited details were available, but the man appeared to be in his 60s and was deceased,…
Police arrest man after hot prowl burglary near Ohlone Park
Police arrested a man who broke into a Berkeley woman's apartment while she was home and stole a piece of jewelry Monday, authorities report. The woman, who is in her…
Berkeley Flock camera vote postponed to Oct. 28
A vote to launch a new network of fixed surveillance cameras in Berkeley "to deter crime and provide investigative support" is poised to get pulled from Tuesday night's council agenda,…
Berkeley City Council talks Flock cameras, sanctuary policy
Summer vacation may technically end after Labor Day but the truest sign Berkeley is really back to business is when City Council comes back online. That happens this week. The…
Earthquake grant helps make older homes safer: Apply now
Note: This post originally appeared on the city of Berkeley website and has been reprinted with minor edits. By Seung Lee Owners of older, wood-framed homes in Berkeley can apply now for…
Berkeley police investigate gunfire near Malcolm X school
Berkeley police are on the scene investigating a spate of gunfire near a local elementary school Monday. As of publication time, there had been no reported injuries, but police were…
Berkeley man charged with car theft, commercial break-ins
A man linked to three commercial burglaries is now facing felony charges after his arrest this week by Berkeley police. Authorities say Flock camera technology helped identify suspect Geoffrey Cossen,…
BART trains out of service Friday due to computer issue
A system-wide "computer equipment problem" has delayed the start of BART train service Friday morning, the transit agency has announced. The incident began at 7:20 a.m. "following network upgrade work;…