Central Berkeley

Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting

At one point, the man racked a shotgun and threatened to shoot officers if they approached him, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner.

Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Update: BFD said the damage was estimated at $40,000 and that one resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested

BPD has seized more than 30 guns this year, according to preliminary data.

Man picks up new 'child porn' case right after making deal in old one

Izaiah Temple was arrested in Berkeley the day after taking a plea deal in his last Berkeley case involving child sexual abuse material.

Update: Former Berkeley gang member arrested after chase

Neighbors heard "a large boom that shook their house and found a two- to three-car pileup with multiple officers responding," one man said.

Rollover car crash knocks out power to thousands in Berkeley

The driver reported no injuries. Police said they do not believe impairment was a factor in the solo crash.

Rabid bat found in Berkeley

Berkeley had just 12 rabid animal cases, "almost entirely bats," from 1996-2018. There have been at least two other Berkeley cases in recent years.