Berkeley fire chief: We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing
Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.
Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest
Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom
Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case
Alameda County DA search: All 15 applications are now public
Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks
Body found in Berkeley after small fire on Fifth Street
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Community
Rabid bat found in Berkeley
Berkeley had just 12 rabid animal cases, "almost entirely bats," from 1996-2018. There have been at least two other Berkeley cases in recent years.
Storm grounds barge named Seaport in Berkeley waters
Leaders thank Susan Wengraf: 'You always put the city first'
With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?
Adena Ishii will be Berkeley's next mayor
Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations
Adena Ishii now in first place for Berkeley mayor
Crime
Woman reports kidnapping attempt of boy, 10, in Berkeley
Authorities said they "do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the greater community’s safety" at this time.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
Man charged with rape of woman in the Berkeley Hills
Woman escapes armed carjacking attempt in Berkeley
Police find 2 guns at Berkeley High, 2 students arrested
Berkeley North Face is being targeted again by retail thieves
Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing
Courts
Applications to open this week for Alameda County's next DA
The county said it hopes to post the job quickly, with applications being accepted as soon as Wednesday.
Price recall campaign declares victory. What comes next?
Pamela Price recall effort has strong early lead
New lawsuit alleges anti-Asian discrimination by Pamela Price
He was charged with 4 murders. Pamela Price gave him a deal
Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder
'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt
Policing
Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says
The analysis found that officers are often spread thin with little time for proactive policing, particularly as calls for service have rebounded.
Berkeley votes to tackle its most hazardous homeless camps
Berkeley may start cleaning up problematic homeless camps
Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years
Update: New Berkeley security cameras have been approved
Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime rose 15% in 2023
Berkeley police may get more surveillance cameras
UC Berkeley
Man charged with violent robbery of UC Berkeley student
Police say Amahd Mabry "punched the victim once in the face causing him to fall to the ground" when the student chased him.
Flock hit near UC Berkeley leads to spate of felony charges
Man charged with repeated gunfire near UC Berkeley
Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley campus
UC Berkeley warns of sex crimes tied to 'spiked drinks'
Woman files lawsuit against Berkeley frat after rooftop fall
Takeover robbery reported at clothing shop near UC Berkeley
Shootings
Update: Woman, 30, arrested after New Year's Eve gunfire
A caller told police the shooter was a white woman with facial piercings and neck tattoos who fired the gun in an apartment on Addison Street.
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
Berkeley police investigate gunfire in the Elmwood
Berkeley police investigate shots fired into home on Acton
More gunfire in Berkeley — this time on Tunnel Road
Berkeley neighborhood sees 2 rounds of gunfire in 10 hours
Police arrest shooting suspect from 'gunfight' on Berkeley Way
Traffic safety
Don't forget to park 20 feet from crosswalks starting Jan. 1
Parking too close to a crosswalk will soon risk a $64 ticket — even if there's no red curb. There's a grace period until April 1.
Woman struck and killed by train in Berkeley
Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley
Berkeley police: DUI driver strikes building, 2 displaced
Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'
Update: Pedestrian dies after Berkeley car crash
Berkeley BART service stopped due to person on tracks
Arrests
Berkeley man charged with posting 'child porn' photos
Despite high bail and his refusal to come to court, Izaiah Temple was freed on his own recognizance. Police say he shared photos of child sexual abuse.
Man charged with retail thefts from Berkeley Lululemon
Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit
Berkeley police: DUI arrest turns up loaded rifle on Piedmont
Police: Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested after search
18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier
Boy and girl, both 14, arrested after Flock hit on stolen car
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