Crime

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.

Berkeley carjacking case leads to gun seizure, ID theft charges

Police recovered not only the stolen car but also a stolen motorcycle, two replica firearms and a loaded Sig Sauer pistol, among other illicit items.

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.

Triple murder case begins for alleged Berkeley gang member

Authorities say Joe Carroll Jr. was a Waterfront gang member who killed three men and tried to kill three others between 2009 and 2011.