Crime

Armed robbery crew hits jewelry shop, takes $500K in goods

The crew "used sledgehammers to break display cases and brandished firearms to threaten and control the staff and customers," BPD said.

Update: Berkeley shooting victim ID'd as Matthew Gullette

A neighbor called police just before 7:25 p.m. to say someone had been shot.

BPD: Police seize rifle from man who threatened daughters

The girls fled their apartment after their father, Ronald Guillory, told them he was "going to his bedroom to get his firearm," police said.

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.

Fireworks started 2-acre grass fire in Berkeley-Oakland hills

Firefighters were able to put out the blaze quickly with an "aggressive fire attack," BFD said. Authorities are investigating how it started.

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.