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Armed carjacking attempt on Fourth Street

A man brandished a gun at a woman and tried to take her car keys, police said. She managed to foil his plans.

Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years

"We had to really struggle to close this deficit," said Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani. "We can't do that every time."

DUI crash sends pedestrian to hospital, driver arrested

Driver Carl Barron has multiple DUI convictions and arrests, according to public records, but none previously resulted in injuries.

Berkeley shooting suspect charged in illegal gun case

Police said they seized an assault weapon, high-capacity magazine, body armor and ammunition when they arrested Devonta Butler.

Female UC Berkeley students awoken by homeless intruder

Both young women, members of Cal's beach volleyball team, said they were still disturbed and traumatized by the incident months later.

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.

Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina

Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, thanks in part to a nearby hydrant. Many details remain unknown.