Crime

Berkeley mugging-car theft case sees second man charged

Robberies are down so far this year but some have involved more violence than usual. In some, female victims have been targeted.

'Smash prejudice, not windows': Artist paints pop-up mural after gelato shop vandalism

"It can be rough at the BART plaza. When their window got smashed, I felt compelled to do something," Yano Rivera said.

Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree

The series appears to have begun Thursday night, when police responded to three reports of robbery via pepper spray in less than an hour.

Man who reported drive-by shooting actually shot himself

Braeon Tolliver, a felon with a history of domestic violence allegations, is prohibited from owning guns due to his record, police said.

Berkeley police investigate report of man shot in drive-by

If the preliminary details turn out to be true, it will be Berkeley's second injury shooting of the year.

Attorney change, plea put off for accused killer of Alyx Herrmann

"We want to let the public know … that she was cared for," said a member of Outrigger Santa Cruz. Dozens of club members were in court Tuesday.

Police investigate attempted rape of UC Berkeley student, 20

According to dispatch traffic, the assailant came up from behind the woman and pushed her to the ground, covering her eyes and face.