Berkeley Scanner a finalist for California Journalism Awards
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…
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
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…
Our spring campaign ends today: Consider a one-time gift
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…
Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops
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…
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley
Update, 6:10 p.m. A suspect who threw a grenade out of his car was arrested in Berkeley on Friday after leading CHP officers on a pursuit from Oakland, authorities report.…
Home invasion suspect arrested after using extinguisher on cops
A man with a fire extinguisher who broke into a Berkeley woman's home Wednesday was arrested after turning the extinguisher on police, authorities say. The Elmwood resident called BPD around…
Want to help Berkeley respond after a disaster? Learn how!
Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can use during and after disasters. These free classes include skills such as: Organizing neighbors into teams to…
Berkeley ceasefire vote splits City Council and community
A Berkeley City Council meeting ended in chaos Monday night, as an unruly crowd chanted "no justice, no peace" and a protester declared ominously that "future generations will remember this…
Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park
A man linked to a spate of crime reports in and around Ohlone Park is back in jail this week after police say he violated a court order keeping him…
With $27M deficit looming, Berkeley adopts hiring freeze
Faced with a $27 million general fund deficit in the coming fiscal year, the city of Berkeley has suspended most hiring through mid-2026. On Thursday, city officials received a sobering…