BFD puts out encampment fire on Harrison Street
The fire broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m., creating a column of heavy black smoke visible from Albany to the Berkeley Hills.
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Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions
Yuan Cong never regained consciousness after a car crash on Nov. 25, 2022. Buddhist monks prayed by his side for months.
Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora
Police arrested an 18-year-old man and recovered about $6,000 in stolen merchandise, BPD said.
Berkeley police: Man tried to set woman, RV on fire on Harrison
When the woman went outside to confront Dicarlo Scott Sr., "he poured gasoline on her while holding a lit cigarette," police wrote.
Berkeley fire chief asks for urgent action to snag new HQ
The monthly rent for the 55,000-square-foot facility in West Berkeley is projected to reach about $121,000.
Police: Berkeley home burglar caught after Albany car theft
Police say Diamond Harris was found with a Rolex and cash he'd taken during the burglary when he was arrested.
Man charged with repeat jacket thefts from Berkeley REI
BPD said Jeffrey Harrelson stole 15 jackets from REI, worth an estimated $4,250, then fled the scene. And it wasn't the first time.