Homeless man charged with tear-gassing people in Berkeley
Police say Lucas Glassy pepper-sprayed two out-of-town visitors to Berkeley near People's Park where he lives.
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18-year-old gets 7 years in juvie despite ties to 3 murder cases
Sergio Morales-Jacquez was never charged with killing Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia — but he was identified as one of three teens who shot them.
Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains
Judge Mark McCannon will stay on the case despite efforts by DA Pamela Price and the defense to remove him.
Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action
Violence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: "Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this," one woman said.
Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge
The judge said the third man acted in self-defense when he fired back at the shooter whose stray rifle round killed Jasper Wu.
Berkeley man charged with sexual abuse of girl for years
Javier Castellanos-Herrera was charged with eight felonies, including the continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop
Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.