Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley

Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.

Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call

It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.

Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation

Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911

UPDATE: Berkeley REI closed due to roof issue; structural assessments needed

Fire behind Berkeley apartment building under investigation

Hit-and-run crash in stolen car sends man to hospital

Community

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake shakes Berkeley

The epicenter was in Oakland but some felt it in Berkeley. It followed eight quakes in San Ramon that began at about 2:30 a.m.

Berkeley police 'turkey basket' fundraiser underway

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes East Bay

As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log

Car crash knocks out power to Berkeley neighborhoods

Federal agents are coming to the Bay Area: SF Chronicle scoop

Public begins to push back on Berkeley police encryption plan

Shootings

Late-night Berkeley gunfire leaves vehicles damaged

The neighborhood has at times drawn police, including a non-injury shooting in October that saw two people arrested.

Berkeley police arrest Addison Street shooting suspect

Gunfire suspect ID'd as parolee with open carjacking case

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street

OPD arrests 2 people linked to Berkeley gun battle Saturday

Update: Berkeley police investigate Ashby gun battle

Berkeley PD: Pot deal robbery led to gunfire outside Malcolm X

Traffic safety

Scooter crash fatality ID'd as Jorge Velazquez Sosa, 34

The police investigation is underway.

Young woman taken to hospital after crash near Cal

Man fatally struck by train in West Berkeley

Fatal crash closes I-80 freeway lanes in Berkeley

Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley

Pedestrian in her 60s struck by driver in Berkeley

Claremont Avenue traffic safety meeting draws a crowd

Crime

Crime log: Car stop nets gun, child porn case, stolen car arrests

If you have questions about significant Berkeley police activity, please alert The Scanner. We may not know about it without you.

Berkeley police seize guns after dispute over boy with ball

A suspicious man followed her. She helped police catch him

Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage

Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student

Undercover Berkeley cop nabs Lululemon retail theft suspects

Update: Police say Berkeley attack was felony hate crime

UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley student charged after antisemitic graffiti reports

Sean Ceballos, 35, was charged Tuesday with one count of felony vandalism, authorities said today.

UC Berkeley stalking case leads to child pornography charges

UC Berkeley gas leak: Officials issue 'all clear' advisory

UC Berkeley student files lawsuit after frat party fall

Parents sue after UC Berkeley frat party drowning death

Antisemitic graffiti has been appearing at UC Berkeley housing complex

UC Berkeley 'kidnapping' was actually a prank, police say

Courts

Police shooting: Jason Fletcher manslaughter case dismissed

Former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher fatally shot Steven Taylor in a Walmart store in 2020. The case has dragged on for years.

DA's office moves to drop fatal police shooting case

Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026

Man describes stabbing over 'snipes' outside Berkeley bank

Woman testifies about alleged sex crime at Berkeley restaurant

Despite felony charges, judge releases Medina Reyes on 'OR'

Police shooting prosecuted under Price faces new challenge