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Police oversight board members resign: PAB has 'been ignored'

Police oversight board members resign: PAB has 'been ignored'

Their decision leaves just four members on the nine-member advisory body, which has been plagued by vacancies for much of its tenure.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2026
Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program

Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program

The city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 28, 2026
BPD: More details about this week's hazmat on Colusa

BPD: More details about this week's hazmat on Colusa

In an official statement, Berkeley police provided more insight into how it approached Monday's operation.
By City of Berkeley Jan 28, 2026
Huge warehouse fire breaks out in Berkeley overnight

Huge warehouse fire breaks out in Berkeley overnight

Firefighters reported "strange-looking flames" and possible hazardous materials at the site.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 27, 2026
Berkeley hazmat: Picric acid destroyed; marina re-opens

Berkeley hazmat: Picric acid destroyed; marina re-opens

The blast — a sharp boom — sent a plume of smoke into the air at about 2:30 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 26, 2026
Berkeley hazmat: Shelter-in-place issued for Colusa Ave.

Berkeley hazmat: Shelter-in-place issued for Colusa Ave.

Update: BPD lifted the order at 4:30 p.m., writing, "The hazardous condition has been successfully mitigated."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 26, 2026
He said her daughter had been in a car crash. It was a scam.

He said her daughter had been in a car crash. It was a scam.

The stranger told the 91-year-old woman "not to tell anyone else about their phone call" — a red flag, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 23, 2026

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