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

UCPD arrested her at a construction site in April but two men with her got away, police said, after they brandished a gun at a runner on a fire trail.

New East Bay fire training center lands $500K federal grant

The central hub (location TBD) will let fire crews practice fighting structure fires and wildfires, cleaning up hazmats and more, officials said.

Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed

Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.

Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling

Ruiz has petitioned the court for mental health diversion, which could result in a three-month residential program in lieu of trial.

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

Police reopened the roadway at about 3:30 p.m.