Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
Two people, likely there for days, were found deceased in a car at Aquatic Park in West Berkeley over the weekend, authorities report. Someone who noticed the pair in a…
Death investigation underway outside UC Berkeley housing
Authorities are investigating a fatality near UC Berkeley campus housing Tuesday night. As of publication time, few details were available. The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block…
'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed
Editor's Note: TBS publishes guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was written by Amory Langmo, president of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1227.…
E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash at Cedar, San Pablo
A man on an e-bike was taken to the hospital after colliding with a car Friday in northwest Berkeley. Limited details were available as of publication time. Readers asked TBS…
Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash
A driver who plowed into a pedestrian in Berkeley this month, causing serious injuries, is now in custody despite fleeing the scene, authorities report. The Scanner was the only news…
Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site
Authorities have discovered Native American remains at the future home of UC Berkeley's new beach volleyball complex, The Scanner has learned. The bones "do not appear to be connected to…
Residents, Cal students brave the rain for wildfire cleanup
Pelting rain, cold, mud and drippy-wet brush didn't stop them. Drenched jackets and gloves didn't slow them down, at least not much. "I think it's a beautiful day," said Avery…
Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts
Note: This post originally appeared on the city of Berkeley website and has been reprinted below. The Berkeley City Manager has proposed a range of cost-cutting measures to stabilize the City’s fiscal…
Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns
Berkeley police staffing has reached record lows again, with smaller patrol teams, more open beats and potentially dozens of vacant officer positions on the chopping block. In recent interviews with The…
Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley
Berkeley police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds Thursday night. It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside…