Berkeley Scanner a finalist for 5 California Journalism Awards

The judges recognized The Scanner's coverage of the killings of brothers Angel and Jazy, Oakland crime concerns and a fatal police shooting.

Berkeley driver, 85, charged with death of jogger Julia Elkin

The DA's office charged Buldan Seka with vehicular manslaughter on Tuesday.

Woman charged with arson of downtown Berkeley building

Security footage showed the suspect lighting green webbing from the fence on fire before running away, police said.

Berkeley sees 7 catalytic converter thefts in just hours

Officers spotted the suspect vehicle but could not chase it due to BPD's pursuit policy, authorities said.

Update: New Berkeley security cameras have been approved

That would bring the number of locations where the city has surveillance cameras to 11, with 18 more in the pipeline pending further review.

Berkeley fire chief asks for urgent action to snag new HQ

The monthly rent for the 55,000-square-foot facility in West Berkeley is projected to reach about $121,000.

UC Berkeley police car burned, possibly in support of Palestine

UC Berkeley officials declined to comment on the matter and referred all inquiries to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.