Judges uphold Alameda DA's recusal from Butch Ford case

The appellate panel upheld a prior ruling that found a conflict "so grave as to render it unlikely" that Ford would get fair treatment.

Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase

According to police, Steve Addison killed Matthew Gullette outside a South Berkeley halfway house on July 3.

Berkeley freeway collision leaves 1 dead, slows AM traffic

The coroner's office has identified the man who died as Charles Nelson, 82, El Cerrito.

Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash

"All we ask is for prayers. If you love Sam, just pray," his wife told The Scanner. "Prayer changes everything."

Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Tyerra Townsend said she committed two thefts at Sephora and "sold the stolen merchandise at the Oakland Coliseum market," police wrote.

Auto burglars in stolen car flee from police, nearly hit officer

The officer had to get out of the way "quickly" to avoid being hit, BPD said.

Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case

The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.