Homicide

Berkeley murder case from 1990 solved by genetic genealogy

Maria Weidhofer's family said they hope "she will be remembered for the person she was, and not for what happened to her."

Authorities to announce 'recent results' in Berkeley cold case

Maria Jane Weidhofer was raped and strangled while jogging on the Nimitz trail in 1990, police said previously. She was just 32.

Driver charged with murder after stabbing van theft suspect

The alleged van thief survived but a woman who had been helping him steal packages did not make it, according to court papers.

Berkeley triple stabbing: Woman dead, 2 men wounded

The incident began Saturday around 12:20 p.m. when someone called 911 to report that his car had just been stolen.

Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case

Sweven Waterman has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and agreed to an 11-year prison sentence for the killing of Curtis Marsh.

Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder

Friends and family say they hope the tragedy will help more people recognize and escape from domestic violence.

Unthinkable: A mother reflects on slain sons Angel and Jazy

The family has asked the community to support a BHS scholarship, created by classmates in the Bridge program, to honor the teenage brothers.