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."

Byron DeCles to stand trial after stabbings at Berkeley home

After hearing evidence in the case, an Alameda County Superior Court judge reduced several of the charges against Byron DeCles.