DoorDash driver flips car in downtown Berkeley crash
A woman escaped injury despite flipping her car on its roof after hitting a parked vehicle in downtown Berkeley on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened at Virginia and Oxford streets…
Berkeley fire patrol volunteers will be on duty July Fourth
A group of volunteer ham radio enthusiasts will be on duty Friday in the Berkeley Hills keeping watch for fireworks and other wildfire hazards as the city celebrates July Fourth.…
July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed
Note: This post originally appeared on the city of Berkeley website and has been reprinted with minor edits. Help keep Berkeley safe over the July Fourth holiday by not using fireworks within…
Berkeley says campers must leave Ohlone Park by Thursday
The city of Berkeley has ordered all campers staying in Ohlone Park to leave by Thursday or risk citation or arrest. The decision follows a recent judicial ruling that gave…
Berkeley police stop robbery vehicle after Flock alert
Berkeley police caught a break Monday afternoon in a robbery investigation that began last week. On Monday, the city's Flock camera system, which alerts BPD when cars linked to crimes…
Carjacking suspect crashes in Berkeley while fleeing cops
A driver crashed in downtown Berkeley after carjacking a vehicle in Oakland while fleeing from police Friday afternoon, according to initial reports. Details were limited as of publication time. But,…
Berkeley can close Ohlone park encampment, new ruling says
A federal judge ruled this week in the city of Berkeley's favor, giving it permission to close a homeless encampment at Ohlone Park. In his ruling Wednesday afternoon, Judge Haywood…
Berkeley approves balanced budget in split vote
The Berkeley City Council approved a balanced budget early Wednesday morning — agreeing on most things, but ultimately failing to reach consensus. In recent months, the city has been working to…
Berkeley skate park renamed to honor Terrence McCrary Jr.
The local skate park was renamed over the weekend to honor Terrence McCrary Jr., a young man from Berkeley who was killed in a shooting at an Uptown Oakland art…
TBS wins California Journalism Award for traffic safety stories
The Berkeley Scanner has won a first place California Journalism Award for its 2024 coverage of local traffic safety. The award-winning package featured coverage of Berkeley traffic fatalities as well…