Berkeley Hills

Red flag warning in Berkeley Hills this weekend

The city of Berkeley has advised hills residents to "be ready to evacuate," adding, "Everyone should take precautions to prevent fires."

Glen Avenue homicide wasn't random, court papers show

In recent weeks, The Scanner was able to track down court records that shed some light on the 2020 homicide for the first time.

Jonah Roper refused to come to court; arraignment held over

Berkeley police say they found two knives and blood on the steering wheel in the getaway car Roper used to flee the scene.

Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation

The alleged killer, Jonah Roper, "admitted to assaulting the victims with a knife, with the intent to kill," police wrote in charging papers.

'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

A police officer described Jonah Roper's behavior as "erratic, violent and sexually inappropriate" after he broke into his mother's home in 2021.

2 women stabbed, 1 has died, after Berkeley Hills attack

Berkeley police said the attack at about 12:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Overlook Road was "not random."

Berkeley Fire Ready Fest comes to Live Oak Park on Sunday

With activities for all ages, Fire Ready Fest will have interactive games and demos to teach practical tips to prepare your home and family for fires.