Authoritative, independent crime + safety news
The Berkeley Scanner The Berkeley Scanner
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
Become a member
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
  • All the news
  • Deep dives
  • Support TBS
Berkeley skate park renamed to honor Terrence McCrary Jr.

Berkeley skate park renamed to honor Terrence McCrary Jr.

Terrence McCrary Jr. was an innocent bystander who had no connection to the violence that took his life in August 2016. He was just 22.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 24, 2025
TBS wins California Journalism Award for traffic safety stories

TBS wins California Journalism Award for traffic safety stories

The award-winning package featured coverage of traffic fatalities as well as community efforts designed to make streets safer.
By Editor's desk Jun 23, 2025
Berkeley police arrest suspect in Telegraph merchant assault

Berkeley police arrest suspect in Telegraph merchant assault

Police say Harris Wilson, 26, began spitting when they tried to detain him, and then punched one officer in the face and bit another one.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 23, 2025
Hit-and-run driver sends 3 elderly people to hospital

Hit-and-run driver sends 3 elderly people to hospital

The report initially came in to Berkeley police as an Apple Watch notification.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 20, 2025
Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight

Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight

Update: Berkeley officials unanimously approved EMBER shortly after 11 p.m. following hours of public comment on both sides.
By Kate Darby Rauch Jun 17, 2025
Berkeley domestic violence assault sends couple to hospital

Berkeley domestic violence assault sends couple to hospital

A caller who had spent the night in the ER called police for help when she saw a woman unconscious in the roadway on Saturday morning.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 16, 2025
Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally

Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally

Share your photos and let us know what Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley meant to you.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Berkeley Scanner

Get daily headlines and essential context.
100% member-driven: Help TBS thrive

Follow The Scanner

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
    • About TBS
    • Tips
    • Support The Scanner
    • News archives
    • Newsletters
    • Manage subscription
    • Member sign-in
    • Berkeley gunfire map
    • Berkeley crime trends
    • Police data guide
    • Stories by neighborhood

    The Berkeley Scanner © 2025 | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | RSS | Sitemap