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Barback at Tigerlily in Berkeley charged with sexual assault
Berkeley police wrote that Carlo Salgado-Cruz II pushed the teenager into a corner and pulled down her pants before telling her, "You know you want it."
Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case
Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."
Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college
The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.
Berkeley Fire Ready Fest comes to Live Oak Park on Sunday
With activities for all ages, Fire Ready Fest will have interactive games and demos to teach practical tips to prepare your home and family for fires.
Man, 70s, extricated after solo crash in North Berkeley
Police believe he may have had a medical issue while driving.
UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search
Police said one of the men turned out to have a Berkeley robbery warrant and that officers found at least one firearm in the car, which was stolen.
Man breaks car window to rob woman at Berkeley red light
"I have never heard of anything like this before in Berkeley," a witness told The Scanner. "It was really terrible."