Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped The Alameda County DA's office dismissed multiple felony charges against both men just one week after filing a case against them.
BFD puts out encampment fire on Harrison Street The fire broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m., creating a column of heavy black smoke visible from Albany to the Berkeley Hills.
Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, thanks in part to a nearby hydrant. Many details remain unknown.
Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions Yuan Cong never regained consciousness after a car crash on Nov. 25, 2022. Buddhist monks prayed by his side for months.
Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora Police arrested an 18-year-old man and recovered about $6,000 in stolen merchandise, BPD said.
Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot The school building has been red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy, officials said in a statement.
Oakland man arrested after 'arson attacks' at UC Berkeley Casey Goonan is facing multiple felony charges, including "the possession and use of destructive devices and multiple counts of arson."