Flock hit near UC Berkeley leads to spate of felony charges
A man has been charged with vehicle theft, identity theft and two hot-prowl burglaries after a recent Flock hit in Berkeley, according to police and court papers. Police wrote that…
On Giving Newsday, 10 reasons to support The Scanner
Today is Giving Tuesday, also known as "Giving Newsday." It's that time of year when we give you an extra nudge to support local news by becoming a member of The…
With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?
At first glance, Berkeley Unified School District's recent $13.5 million settlement with nine former students accusing a high school teacher of more than a decade of unchecked sexual misconduct suggests…
Police arrest shooting suspect from 'gunfight' on Berkeley Way
Berkeley police have arrested an Oakland man in connection with a recent shooting near Henry Street and Berkeley Way. Police say Arturo Avalos, 34, was wounded in the shooting, which…
Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley
A woman was killed Friday morning in northwest Berkeley when an Amtrak train hit her on the railroad tracks, authorities report. Amtrak said the person was trespassing on the tracks…
Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing
A group of people used a truck to ram their way into a Berkeley CVS store on Wednesday morning, then loaded up shopping carts full of products and fled with…
What you can do about storm drain problems in Berkeley
Susan Schwartz, president of Friends of Five Creeks, took a moment this week to remind friends and neighbors how to report drainage problems in Berkeley as winter storm season starts.…
Berkeley police: DUI driver strikes building, 2 displaced
Berkeley police arrested a suspected DUI driver early Tuesday morning after he struck a building, displacing two residents due to concerns about structural damage, authorities report. Police were called at…
How to follow The Berkeley Scanner on social media
A X continues to see an exodus following the recent election, The Scanner is working to be more accessible and connected on other platforms. We thought this would be a…
18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier
An 18-year-old from Palo Alto is facing robbery charges after taking a Berkeley postal carrier's USPS keys in September, authorities report. Authorities arrested Brayan Reynaga-Reyes last week in connection with…