Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids "What am I supposed to do when I see people beat someone up and nothing happens to them?" asked one student who was attacked.
DA Pamela Price says she'll seek hate crime charges against man claiming insanity defense Pamela Price has vowed to "work aggressively" to move cases involving mental illness into diversion programs. That's not what happened this week.
Flooring contractor dies weeks after fire at Bayer Berkeley Ben Casillas Jr. had been working as a contractor on a flooring project at Bayer when the fire broke out six weeks ago.
Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face Police say Ronald Jefferson, 62, hit the outdoor gear shop twice in about 48 hours and took armfuls of jackets both times.
Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student The UC Berkeley student was able to take a photograph of her assailant, which allowed police to identify him, BPD said.
Feb. 9: Learn about the SCU, Berkeley's new 24/7 crisis team The 2-year pilot program is designed to provide a non-police response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash Reports of the crash, on southbound San Pablo Avenue at Oregon Street, began coming in shortly after 5 p.m.
Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting Police say Curtis Verrett Jr., 18, shot the victim three times, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg.