'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt Ernie Castillo says his client was hit with a felony after refusing to make a hefty campaign donation to DA Pamela Price in January.
Fall 2024 election guide for Berkeley and Alameda County Here are many of the key races you'll find on the ballot in Berkeley on Nov. 5, 2024. We'll keep this voter guide updated as it gets closer.
Berkeley votes to tackle its most hazardous homeless camps The vote came after hours of impassioned public comment with most speakers urging the city not to criminalize the homeless.
Alyx Herrmann recorded her own murder, prosecution says Authorities found the recording on Herrmann's cellphone Sunday — a month after her murder trial began.
UC Berkeley warns of sex crimes tied to 'spiked drinks' Community frustration over WarnMe alerts remains high months after the university promised a review of the notification system.
Antisemitic hate crime, hate incidents reported in Berkeley Berkeley police and local officials have expressed strong concerns. Investigations are ongoing.
Police investigate non-injury shooting in South Berkeley BPD responded to Sacramento and Prince streets after getting a report about two men arguing.
Elderly pedestrian taken to trauma hospital after bus crash It's the same intersection where 5-year-old Zachary Cruz was killed when a driver struck him in 2009.
Police: Fisherman stabs windsurfer at Berkeley Marina Police said suspect Jimmy Ellis tried to flee but officers apprehended him.
Help us celebrate: The Berkeley Scanner is 2 years old Our members make this critical work possible. Chip in now if you value our coverage.