Downtown

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.

Police: Naked man high on meth arrested at Berkeley McDonald's

The man went into the kitchen and yelled at terrified employees who fled in fear as he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher, BPD said.

Man knocks out UC Berkeley student in unprovoked attack

According to police, the assailant punched the student from behind, sending him flying onto the sidewalk and knocking him unconscious.

Police: Man sexually assaulted girl, 14, at Berkeley Hope Center

Police say Robert Tushay Miller sexually assaulted the 14-year-old girl twice in January, gave her methamphetamine and also threatened to kill her.

Berkeley garbage truck 'paints the town' after recycling mishap

Putting paint in recycling bins is a big no-no, city staff said in response to a recent Berkeley Scanner inquiry about what led to the extensive spill.

Berkeley police arrest 3 teens after carjacking attempt

An off-duty police officer from a different East Bay law enforcement agency witnessed the carjacking attempt and reported it to BPD.

Police: Alert witness helped avert stabbing on Center Street

Police say Dawn Carraway ran toward a stranger, holding a knife in her hand, and planned to stab him from behind in the neck.