Crime

Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves

The city has seen a spike in commercial burglaries this year: They are up 32% compared to the same time period last year.

Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop

Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.

Man charged with vehicular assault in Berkeley from 2022

Police arrested Troy Matthews on Tuesday on a warrant related to last year's confrontation, which took place at Ashby Avenue and Mabel Street.

Man shot in the leg overnight in South Berkeley

When officers arrived, they found a man in his 40s who had been shot in the lower leg and foot with a shotgun.

Man arrested after Berkeley bank robbery attempt via note

According to BPD data, there have been 117 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 10% from last year.

Man shot in the thigh in South Berkeley, shooter fled south

The victim was taken to Highland Hospital with a gunshot wound to the thigh, authorities said over the radio.

City pledges cleanup of West Berkeley homeless camps

Members of the business community are pleading with the city to do more to tackle encampments and problematic behavior associated with them.