Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley
"We have one [reporting party] saying it's a tree next to a building and another saying a trailer is exploding," a dispatcher told police.
Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'
An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley
After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.