Crime

A near-fatal bike crash may shift how Berkeley does street design

In 2016, a driver rear-ended Mike Wilson’s wife while she was biking home from work at UC Berkeley. The crash was "100% preventable," Wilson said.

State to 'speed up prosecutions' after Alameda County DA delay

State prosecutors will focus on certain complex cases involving "violent and organized crime," the governor's office said.

Berkeley police arrest 2 after gunfire, fight at Golden Bear

Community members have expressed growing concerns about the property, which the city converted into homeless housing in recent years.

Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase

According to police, Steve Addison killed Matthew Gullette outside a South Berkeley halfway house on July 3.

Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Tyerra Townsend said she committed two thefts at Sephora and "sold the stolen merchandise at the Oakland Coliseum market," police wrote.

Auto burglars in stolen car flee from police, nearly hit officer

The officer had to get out of the way "quickly" to avoid being hit, BPD said.

Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case

The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.