Downtown

Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

As of publication time, BFD was still assessing whether any residents would be displaced.

Berkeley police intervene to stop suicide attempt downtown

Berkeley police officers arrived within minutes and saw the man on top of a fence with a rope, according to emergency radio traffic.

Lithium-ion battery starts fire at Berkeley Hope Center

The fire sprinkler system "probably saved the whole building," BFD said.

Berkeley police interrupt sex crime caught live on camera

As of Tuesday, Zhe Wang remained in custody at Berkeley Jail, according to booking records. He was arrested on suspicion of three felony sex crimes.

Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023

Police said the homeless man who was attacked suffers from mild cognitive issues, which may include dementia.

Update: Woman sustains skull fracture in Berkeley crash

The crash happened shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday at Shattuck and University avenues.

Berkeley High student safety at risk, scathing new report says

The BHS safety plan "is fundamentally flawed. It should not be used as a reference or guide in emergency situations," the authors contend.