Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
Update: The deceased individuals were identified as Nicol Simmons, 44, of Oakland and Ben Diarra, 25 (address unknown).
Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash
The driver carried the pedestrian on his hood for approximately 125 feet before he fell into the roadway, police said.
E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash at Cedar, San Pablo
The cyclist, a man in his 50s who was not wearing a helmet, hit a car and went over his handlebars, according to early reports.
Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site
The Berkeley Scanner was the first to report this news.
Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns
A new citywide "budget reduction plan" is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.
Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley
It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside from a non-fatal police shooting last year).
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