Berkeley extends Flock camera contract; drones postponed
Council put off giving drones and fixed cameras to police but said officers can use Flock license plate readers for another year.
UC Berkeley police arrest woman tied to multiple crimes
New East Bay fire training center lands $500K federal grant
Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling
Man found dead on Berkeley sidewalk
Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say
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Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue
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Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
'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
Traffic safety
Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash
The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.
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
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash
Berkeley police: Driver hits two people crossing Shattuck
Crime
Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect
The investigation began Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. when a group of people robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint near Strawberry Creek Park.
Men charged with 'account takeover' elder abuse scheme
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
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police
Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.
Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus
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
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
