Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage
A private insurance company and Union Pacific are each "conducting independent investigations into the cause," BFD said this week.
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Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent
Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. "casually riding by on a bike" near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.
GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash
Sam Bryant "was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and has remained in critical condition with slight improvements," his family says.
Berkeley freeway collision leaves 1 dead, slows AM traffic
The coroner's office has identified the man who died as Charles Nelson, 82, El Cerrito.
Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash
"All we ask is for prayers. If you love Sam, just pray," his wife told The Scanner. "Prayer changes everything."
Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case
The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.
Driver sustains major injuries in Berkeley freeway crash
The driver, a 45-year-old man, was unconscious after the crash and remained in critical condition Saturday, authorities said.