Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion
A man who was charged with sexual battery on a Berkeley High student was released on his own recognizance this week and is being considered for a diversion program, court…
Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt
A man with a history of skipping court has been charged with pistol-whipping a Berkeley Hills resident during a recent carjacking attempt, court papers show. This week, the Alameda County…
Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires
A bold plan to significantly tighten Berkeley's wildfire preparation framework is headed for City Council next week, hastened by recent images of Los Angeles neighborhoods falling to fire fueled by…
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii on her first months in office
Mayor Adena Ishii spoke candidly to community members Monday night about her first months on the job and what Berkeley can expect from her. The Berkeley Democratic Club organized the…
Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM
Berkeley police are investigating a robbery attempt over the weekend at a North Berkeley ATM in the bustling Shattuck Avenue business corridor. Police said the woman, an Emeryville resident in…
Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails
A proposal from Berkeley's new mayor went down in defeat in recent weeks, revealing a fractured City Council getting off to a rocky start to the legislative season. It was…
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 critical after northwest Berkeley house fire
Update, 8:35 a.m. One person has died after a Berkeley house fire Monday, authorities have confirmed. One person remains in critical condition and two others sustained minor to moderate injuries,…
UC Berkeley police investigate sexual battery near campus
Police at UC Berkeley are investigating a sexual battery that occurred adjacent to campus in the Southside neighborhood Sunday night. The incident took place around 9 p.m. near Bancroft Way…
Berkeley police arrest teens in stolen car after foot chase
Berkeley's new Flock cameras helped police arrest two teenagers in a stolen car who fled from officers Saturday and tried to evade capture, authorities report. The incident began at about…
Berkeley woman, 77, struck by hit-and-run driver
Berkeley police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that sent a 77-year-old woman to the hospital Saturday night, authorities report. The woman, who lives in Berkeley, was walking her dog at…