A community group in Albany, California, that hopes to help found a new local news site is circulating a short survey to learn what their neighbors want to read. The…

"This content is disturbing and contains graphic material. Viewer discretion is advised," Berkeley police said. BPD released the following statement Tuesday about a recent non-fatal police shooting in Berkeley. It…

An RV trailer went up in flames Sunday night on Seventh Street in northwest Berkeley. One caller alerted the Berkeley Fire Department to a possible structure fire after seeing smoke…

Berkeley police found a missing child Monday in the bookstore of a popular local toy shop, authorities report. The kindergartener grabbed some paint when he left his school in central…

A homeless man was stabbed Sunday in a popular Berkeley shopping district after trying to punch a local worker who rebuked him for public urination, police report. The worker, who…

A young man was stabbed in a UC Berkeley parking lot while enjoying the view with his girlfriend Saturday night, authorities report. Police say they are looking into reports that…

We're proud to announce that The Berkeley Scanner has been named a finalist for four California Journalism Awards, with the winners to be announced at a gala in Los Angeles…

Police are investigating a stabbing this week in Berkeley that sent a man to Highland Hospital. As of publication time, the circumstances of the incident remained hazy due to conflicting…

It's the last day of our spring campaign, and we need your help to finish strong. When you support The Scanner with a one-time gift of any amount, you’re not just helping…

We know that addressing the wildfire threat comprehensively is going to take collective action — from regional partners like East Bay Regional Park District, EBMUD and PG&E and also from…