Berkeley police investigate Claremont car break-in spree
Police spotted the involved vehicle speeding southbound and running red lights on Claremont Avenue, according to preliminary reports.
Berkeley police go undercover to target store burglaries
With property crime on the rise in recent years, the Berkeley Police Department has been doing more proactive work to curtail the trend.
Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.
Judge denies DA motion to reduce charges in murder case
The prosecutor asked to reduce the charges "per the instructions I received from our administration."
Teen boy shot in Berkeley, police investigation underway
The 13-year-old boy happened to be outside and was shot in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
Repeat offender picks up 2 burglary cases in less than a day
During an arrest in 2022, police noted that Peter Nothof "appeared to not believe that there would be consequences for his actions."
Berkeley officials call for action after Marin Ave. jogger fatality
Walk Bike Berkeley called the roadway "fundamentally unsafe" in a letter this week. Council is set to consider the subject Tuesday night.