Crime

Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action

Violence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: "Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this," one woman said.

Driver causes 3-car crash in Berkeley, flees on foot

A Volkswagen Jetta sustained heavy damage, its airbags covered in blood, but it was abandoned when police arrived.

Brazen thieves take $52K in tech from Berkeley Apple Store

The group scooped up the merchandise within just a few minutes, then fled the scene in a recently carjacked minivan, police said.

OPD links 9-person robbery crew, ages 12-17, to 35 holdups

OPD said several different robbery crews have been "brazenly victimizing individuals at alarming rates" in recent weeks.

Berkeley man charged with sexual abuse of girl for years

Javier Castellanos-Herrera was charged with eight felonies, including the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

OPD announces arrests after Market Hall beating, robbery

North Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb is holding a meeting about crime and violence next Tuesday, May 30.

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.