Female UC Berkeley students awoken by homeless intruder
Both young women, members of Cal's beach volleyball team, said they were still disturbed and traumatized by the incident months later.
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Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped
The Alameda County DA's office dismissed multiple felony charges against both men just one week after filing a case against them.
Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot
The school building has been red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy, officials said in a statement.
Woman sustains moderate injuries in Berkeley DV stabbing
A woman in her 40s was wounded during an incident of domestic violence, Berkeley police said in a prepared statement.
Berkeley sees 7 catalytic converter thefts in just hours
Officers spotted the suspect vehicle but could not chase it due to BPD's pursuit policy, authorities said.
Man charged with Berkeley carjacking, Oakland robberies
Suspect Jordan Benjamin led police on a high-speed chase and managed to escape, OPD said, but officers arrested him a week later.
Police investigate shooting on Berkeley-Oakland border
Police are checking with area hospitals to see if anyone has come in with a gunshot wound.