Crime

Police: Woman stole thousands from REI in repeat visits

Chrise McMahan told police she took "orders" for jackets and other clothing and would sell it at half-price at an outdoor market in Oakland.

Men brandish gun while taking catalytic converter in Berkeley

The incident took place around 3:50 a.m. on Regal Road near Marin Avenue.

Berkeley man arrested after gunfire during parking dispute

The non-injury shooting took place on Channing Way just feet from a mother pushing a baby stroller at about 1 p.m. April 11, police said.

Alameda County death penalty cases under review over alleged misconduct

The death penalty audit may be just the start, DA Pamela Price said: Other Alameda County cases "may be implicated."

Man charged with groping girl, 11, at Berkeley music club

Police say Kevin Luzzi was "fixated" on the girl, then created a mosh pit so he could get close enough to grope her, leaving bruises.

Police investigate catalytic converter theft reports

There was a report of gunfire during the crime, but police had found no evidence of a shooting as of publication time.

Strada patrons fought back after laptop robbery near UC Berkeley

Police said two of the suspects were arrested the same day after a theft at Marshalls in Emeryville.