Crime

Pamela Price recall team kicks off signature collection

Recall organizers say they have until March 5, 2024, to collect more than 73,000 signatures, which they expect will cost about $2 million.

Berkeley approves Flock license plate readers for police

Police said the license plate readers, ALPRs for short, may not be installed until early next year due to "workflow issues" for BPD and Flock Safety.

Berkeley High plans 'safety forum' after campus gun scare

A recent "safety update" from the BHS principal drew mixed reviews from parents who shared it with The Berkeley Scanner.

UC Berkeley student, 19, carjacked at gunpoint near Cal

The student tried to lock her doors when two men got out of a car behind her, but the men pulled out guns and pointed them at her.

Man, 18, arrested after Berkeley carjacking on Parkside in July

Robberies in Berkeley are up 22% this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest BPD data.

Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes

Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.

Berkeley police: Man tried to carjack Hope Center worker

LeSean Washington punched the woman, pulled her out of her car and then got into the vehicle himself, Berkeley police said.