Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun The woman was robbed in the 2400 block of Ellsworth Street, near Channing Way, just before 12:40 p.m., police said.
Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes The pair smashed the windows of a neighbor's car and threw items at police during the chase, BPD said.
Catalytic converter thieves pull gun on police during chase Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Berkeley. We asked an auto shop for its top tips to avoid being targeted.
DA motion prevails, condemned man now eligible for parole The Alameda County DA's office initiated the review, arguing for Keith Thomas to be resentenced "in the interests of justice."
Retail theft charges filed in Berkeley Walgreens case The two adults who were charged had also been arrested in San Francisco in recent months on suspicion of organized retail theft.
DA: Murderer to be freed as death penalty review expands Update: The DA said three people on death row had already been resentenced. But it turns out the deals still need to go before a judge.
Berkeley Scanner wins 4 California Journalism Awards Hundreds of journalists, described by organizers as the best in the state, attended the awards gala Saturday night.