Safety ambassador intervenes to stop attack near UC Berkeley
The ambassador ran up to intercede when he heard the fight and saw a man standing over a young woman readying to deliver a kick, SafeBears said.
Berkeley Scanner wins 'Truth to Power' press freedom award
Emilie Raguso was among eight journalists and news outlets recognized in the 39th annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards.
Man runs red light in Berkeley crash, serious injuries reported
The driver who struck the other car jumped out and ran from the scene, police said. BPD said unsafe speed played a role in the crash.
Man arrested in Berkeley after accidentally shooting himself
Police said he would be arrested on suspicion of being a prohibited person in possession of a gun as well as drug possession charges.
Berkeley hotel lobby fire prompts arson investigation
Authorities are reviewing lobby security footage and have collected samples from the scene to learn more about what happened, BFD said.
Alameda County DA recused from fatal police shooting case
It's the second time this year that the Alameda County DA's office under Pamela Price has been recused from a case.
Man shot in South Berkeley on Thursday night
According to emergency radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the man had been shot in the back.