Berkeley Cotopaxi closed after drive-through burglary
A burglary crew in a pickup truck rammed its way into the Berkeley Cotopaxi on Fourth Street early Monday morning and stole more than $20,000 in merchandise, authorities report. Limited…
Resident threatened at gunpoint during catalytic converter theft
Catalytic converter thieves brandished a gun at a Berkeley resident early Monday morning on Tremont Street, authorities report. The incident happened at Essex and Tremont streets at about 2:20 a.m.,…
City considers 10% budget cuts, with $29M deficit possible
With a potential budget deficit of $29 million looming, Berkeley leaders are looking at how to cut General Fund spending by 10% across the board. In the coming months, departments…
Learn skills to help Berkeley get through disasters
Note: This post originally appeared on the city of Berkeley website and has been reprinted with minor edits. Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use…
Female pedestrian, 95, critical after Berkeley crash
An elderly woman was knocked unconscious Monday night when a driver struck her in a Berkeley crosswalk, according to early reports. The crash took place just before 5:15 p.m. at…
Berkeley woman critical after fire at senior living complex
A woman in her 80s was taken to Highland Hospital in critical condition after a fire in her apartment Sunday night, authorities report. The woman's dog managed to escape injury…
Robbery suspect escapes amid Berkeley police search
Berkeley police seized a robbery suspect's vehicle at a local gas station Saturday evening but the suspect himself got away, authorities report. The incident began with a Flock license plate…
What happened in Berkeley crime and safety in 2025?
Most serious crime in Berkeley was down significantly in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Berkeley Police Department. It was the second year crime reports plummeted following an unusual spike…
Berkeley REI has reopened, building is safe, company says
Berkeley REI is back in business just in time for last-minute holiday shopping. "A structural engineer has completed an evaluation and confirmed the building is safe for occupancy," REI Co-op…
Suisun man charged with gun crime after Berkeley police stop
A 38-year-old Suisun City man has been charged with possession of a "ghost gun" after getting pulled over in Berkeley last week, police report. Rencis Jacob was also charged with…