North Berkeley

Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley

Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.

Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'

An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley

After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.

Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation

Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.

Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park

Reports about Steven Hall have drawn the attention of Berkeley leaders — particularly against the backdrop of growing concerns at Ohlone Park.

Lithium-ion batteries cause fire at Berkeley apartment building

"They have been pretty prolific about starting fires for us in the last couple years, the Berkeley Fire Department said.

Coming up: Kidical Mass ride, pop-up bikeway, Bike Month

The latest Walk Bike Berkeley email blast is chock-full of upcoming bike events in town.