Berkeley smoke shop robbed at gunpoint — again
Robberies in Berkeley are up 31% compared to last year, with more than 358 robberies so far in 2023, according to BPD data.
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Halloween hit-and-run spurs traffic safety audit on Derby
"I just grabbed him up onto my body and just held him, screaming," the mother of the boy who was hit said Wednesday. The driver "never stopped."
Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers
Citing the baby's positive test for methamphetamine and the recent child abuse report, police described the home situation as unsafe.
Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run
"Our family, and the other parents and children that were trick or treating with us that night, will never forget the horror," one mother wrote.
Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking
The victim, a 34-year-old man, said six male juveniles armed with two guns took his vehicle, Emeryville police said Friday.
Berkeley fire closes Broom Bush Cafe, GoFundMe launched
"We're in shock right now and don't know when we can re-open," 16-year-old Grace Jung, daughter of the owners, wrote on GoFundMe.
Police shooting: Man drove toward cop, detainee, BPD says
Dispatch audio sheds light on what took place and seems consistent with a police narrative released Monday night.