Berkeley murder case from 1990 solved by genetic genealogy
The family of a Berkeley artist and baker who was raped and killed by a stranger in Tilden park in 1990 says it finally has "some measure of closure" this…
Ursula Jones Dickson becomes Alameda County's new DA
During her first full day on the job, Alameda County's new district attorney, Ursula Jones Dickson, wasted no time in taking action to get "back to business." That included having…
Berkeley High student robbed at gunpoint during dice game
A Berkeley High student was robbed at gunpoint last week during a dice game with other high school students, authorities report. The robbery happened Thursday at about 2:20 p.m. behind…
Looking Glass Photo fans rally to save shop after 'violent break-in'
Burglars used a vehicle to ram their way into Looking Glass Photo in West Berkeley early Sunday morning, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. The longtime Berkeley business…
Authorities to announce 'recent results' in Berkeley cold case
Authorities plan to share a break in a 34-year-old cold case involving Maria Jane Weidhofer, a Berkeley woman whose body was found in Tilden park in 1990. Representatives from the…
Homeless camp poses 'clear and present danger' to BHS: Op-ed
Editor's Note: The Scanner will periodically publish guest essays from community members on issues of concern. Today's piece was submitted by Rebecca Levenson and Diana Gordon, co-chairs of the Gender Equity…
Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case
A man police say attacked a woman riding her bike on UC Berkeley property in January has been charged with a felony sex crime and attempted kidnapping, court papers show.…
Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say
DNA helped Berkeley police catch a woman who forced her way into North Face via a skylight then "rappelled down a nylon strap onto the floor" to commit burglary last…
Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'
On the last morning of her life, Elise Lusk did what she'd loved to do for decades — rigorous laps at Berkeley's King Pool followed by coffee at nearby Espresso Roma,…
How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire
Eighty-four-year-old Lovie McNeal woke up Monday in the early morning hours to find her bedroom on fire. Despite her age and fragility, she managed to escape from her room and…