Crime

Driver in stolen truck rams Berkeley cop car, flees

The officer was not hurt but the incident was classified as an assault with a deadly weapon, which led to a police pursuit into West Oakland.

Man pistol-whipped during South Berkeley robbery

Police said the man would need to get stitches, although he declined medical transport from the scene.

2 armed robberies in Berkeley lead to police chase on I-80

The armed robberies took place within about 25 minutes near the UC Berkeley campus Tuesday afternoon, police said.

BUSD to Berkeley parents: Email threats were not credible

Several Berkeley parents said they were alarmed by a recent district announcement, in part because it was vague.

Man in stolen car fleeing cop in Berkeley crashes, escapes

Police said the man was driving a Honda Accord that he had stolen when he found it in Berkeley with the engine running.

Gun used in mid-day catalytic converter theft in Berkeley

There have been 134 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley already this year, which appears to be keeping pace with last year when there were 845.

Felon, 61, charged with Berkeley 'hot prowl' burglary series

Tyrone Brown has been charged with felonies linked to four Berkeley households over less than a week, according to court papers.