Crime

BUSD: 2 Berkeley High students brought guns to school

At least one of the BHS students was arrested. BUSD said neither gun was brandished on campus. The investigation is ongoing.

Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation

The alleged killer, Jonah Roper, "admitted to assaulting the victims with a knife, with the intent to kill," police wrote in charging papers.

Berkeley police chase, 4 arrests after 7 armed robberies

The chase didn't end until the wheels fell off the getaway car, which had been stolen, Berkeley police said.

Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.

'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

A police officer described Jonah Roper's behavior as "erratic, violent and sexually inappropriate" after he broke into his mother's home in 2021.

Albany shooting orphaned boy, 7; GoFundMe now launched

Alonna Gallon, 24, was an "incredibly kind, caring, shy, and goofy young lady." She was killed in a domestic violence shooting, police say.

Teens arrested in Berkeley after trying to rob 16-year-old boy

There have been about 260 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 11% compared to last year at this time, according to the latest police data.