Man found dead on Berkeley sidewalk

He's been identified as Reed McNally Geritz, 37, of Berkeley. There were no obvious signs of foul play, police said.

Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say

Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash

Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect

Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue

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UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police

Community

Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley

There were no clear signs of trauma at the scene, and indications of a possible overdose, according to early reports.

'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed

Volunteers brave the rain for Berkeley wildfire cleanup

Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts

Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns

Exclusive: Rashi Kesarwani will not seek re-election

Berkeley can clear Harrison encampment, judge says

Traffic safety

Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash

The driver carried the pedestrian on his hood for approximately 125 feet before he fell into the roadway, police said.

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

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Berkeley police: Driver hits two people crossing Shattuck

Motorcycle rider seriously injured in Berkeley crash

Crime

Men charged with 'account takeover' elder abuse scheme

Police say surveillance cameras caught Lawrence Fabiani and Eddie Cheung trying to "acquire power of attorney and take over" a man's account.

Berkeley stabbing leads to new drug dealing charges

Man arrested in Berkeley on kidnapping, sex crime charges

Rolex, gold coins snatched in 'follow-home' robbery

Berkeley Flock hit leads to arrest in local home-invasion case

Felony gun charges filed after Berkeley garbage dispute

Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect

UC Berkeley

Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus

Authorities said they do not believe the man was affiliated with the university. There were no obvious signs of foul play, UCPD said.

Update: UC Berkeley student identified as fatal fall victim

Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site

UC Berkeley sexual battery case already headed for trial

Fire extinguisher robbery of Cal student: Suspect charged

Man charged with gun crimes after Grizzly Peak gunfire

Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police

Shootings

Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley

It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside from a non-fatal police shooting last year).

Naked man with shotgun arrested at Berkeley Tesla

Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested

Woman charged with attempted murder after Berkeley shooting

'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal

Youth pastor's family reacts to plea deal in deadly shooting

Police investigate more gunfire in South Berkeley

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

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