Authoritative, independent crime + safety news
The Berkeley Scanner The Berkeley Scanner
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
Become a member
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
  • All the news
  • Deep dives
  • Support TBS
Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

"There is no evidence that these acts were racially or politically motivated," Berkeley police said in a statement Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 16, 2025
Berkeley crash witness: Driver was 'clearly trying to hit people'

Berkeley crash witness: Driver was 'clearly trying to hit people'

After the collisions, the suspect abandoned his car near Emerson Elementary and tried to carjack someone to get away, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 16, 2025
Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says

Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says

The city can clean up part of the Harrison corridor encampment but must leave eight homeless individuals and their property alone if they are there.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 15, 2025
Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you

The city has launched a survey to collect input in the coming weeks on the Berkeley Corridors Zoning Update project. What is it?
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe

Man hospitalized after self-injury at Berkeley cafe

Neighborhood surveillance footage showed him collapsing on the ground after leaving the cafe.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges

After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges

Police identified the shooter as Ricardo Martinez, 37, a felon who spent time in prison for robbery.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2025
Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina

Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina

A gardener called police just before 10:15 a.m. to report what appeared to be a body in the water near the Berkeley Yacht Club.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2025

Subscribe to The Berkeley Scanner

Get daily headlines and essential context.
100% member-driven: Help TBS thrive

Follow The Scanner

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
    • About TBS
    • Tips
    • Support The Scanner
    • News archives
    • Newsletters
    • Manage subscription
    • Member sign-in
    • Berkeley gunfire map
    • Berkeley crime trends
    • Police data guide
    • Stories by neighborhood

    The Berkeley Scanner © 2025 | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | RSS | Sitemap