Berkeley kidnapping, car chase leads to San Leandro arrest
A man who forced his ex-girlfriend into a car with her three toddlers and drove them to San Leandro is in custody Thursday night, Berkeley police report. Police said they…
UC Berkeley student, 19, dead after frat party drowning report
The 19-year-old UC Berkeley student who was found unresponsive next to a fraternity pool during a large party Friday night has died, authorities report. Police do not suspect foul play…
UC Berkeley 'kidnapping' was actually a prank, police say
A group of people who grabbed a UC Berkeley student and put him into a van on campus Tuesday night did it as part of a prank related to their…
UC Berkeley police warn of kidnapping, assault on campus
A group of people grabbed someone on the UC Berkeley campus and put him into a van late Tuesday night before driving off, authorities report. The University of California Police…
Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley
A cyclist died Saturday in a crash on Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley, authorities report. The collision happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Telegraph Avenue at Haste Street. The cyclist…
Man found unresponsive at UC Berkeley fraternity pool
A young man was rushed to Highland Hospital late Friday night after being found without a pulse at a UC Berkeley fraternity pool, according to preliminary reports. The Berkeley Fire…
Police: Man with sword arrested after cutting officer's hand
Police in Berkeley arrested a man with a sword Wednesday night after he cut an officer's hand, sending him to the hospital, according to early reports. Details were slim, but…
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes East Bay
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolted Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, and at least some Berkeley residents also felt it. The epicenter was near Sonoma Boulevard in the southern part of Vallejo.…
Berkeley police 'turkey basket' fundraiser underway
With two weeks to go until Thanksgiving, the annual Berkeley Police Association turkey basket fundraiser is well underway. The longstanding program provides Thanksgiving meals to underserved families identified by local…
Woman charged with attack on father at Berkeley playground
A woman who kicked and punched a local father at a Berkeley playground this week is now facing criminal charges, police report. Kelly Moy, described by police as a 49-year-old…