Berkeley first responders take active shooter 'master class'

The Berkeley Fire Department secured a $60,000 grant through the Department of Homeland Security to organize the event.

Berkeley police catch suspect after report of attempted rape

The victim pepper-sprayed the suspect and was able to get away to call police, BPD said.

Female pedestrian, 53, in critical condition after Berkeley crash

The crash happened at Seventh Street and Heinz Avenue just before 3 p.m., Berkeley police said.

Berkeley apartment complex now linked to 3 big drug busts

The same South Berkeley apartment complex near Ashby BART has come up several times in major law enforcement operations.

Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

As of publication time, BFD was still assessing whether any residents would be displaced.

Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, has died

Elkin had a "deep passion for making our human and natural communities more resilient to climate change." She was just 37 years old.

Steering wheel comes off, foils Berkeley car theft attempt

A man and woman in a stolen car failed at two car theft attempts Monday morning — but still managed to evade capture.