Armed takeover robbery at Berkeley cannabis dispensary
The group threatened the victims and held them at gunpoint throughout the robbery, Berkeley police said.
July Fourth in Berkeley: No fireworks; Grizzly Peak closure
Berkeley police investigate necklace 'chain snatch' case
Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
Music teacher sent to prison in student sexual assault case
Op-ed: Berkeley sent its police a message. They’re getting it.
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Community
Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
" The last several months have been nothing short of heart-wrenching," said Berkeley City Councilman Igor Tregub.
Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?
Update: Berkeley Animal Shelter reopening delayed
Dog seizure preceded Berkeley Animal Shelter fire
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Man who bred rats dies after catching leptospirosis, city says
Want housing at Golden Gate Fields? It's time to act: Op-ed
Traffic safety
Motorcycle rider critical after car crash near UC Berkeley
Berkeley's Fatal Accident Investigation Team has been called in.
When construction shuts down sidewalks, we all lose: Op-ed
Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash
Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash
E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash at Cedar, San Pablo
Berkeley hit-and-run crash sends pedestrian to hospital
E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driver
Crime
Berkeley man recorded party guests in bathroom, police say
Suspect Andrew Farago apologized to guests for his "tremendous lapse in judgement," authorities wrote.
Juneteenth party at San Pablo Park sees fights, arrests
Hate crime arrest after threats at Berkeley school playground
Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase
Murder suspect arrested after Berkeley woman's death
Woman's body found in Berkeley, investigation ongoing
Berkeley police investigate armed robbery on Russell
UC Berkeley
Police: Pokemon card stolen in Facebook Marketplace setup
Berkeley police say Flock license plate data and cellphone records linked suspect Zavier Alvarez to the crime.
Camp counselor charged with lewd acts on a child in Cal dorm
Camp staffer arrested after child sexual assault at UC Berkeley
Dead body found at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley police arrest woman tied to multiple crimes
UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police
Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus
Shootings
Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds
Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.
Young woman shot, Berkeley police investigating
Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Bonar Street
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling
Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley
Naked man with shotgun arrested at Berkeley Tesla
Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested
Courts
Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears
In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.
Police shooting: Jason Fletcher manslaughter case dismissed
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
