Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting
Albany, CA, group wants to 'bring local news back' to town
Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley
Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
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Community
Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops
District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.
Berkeley ceasefire vote splits City Council and community
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Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park
With $27M deficit looming, Berkeley adopts hiring freeze
Lithium-ion batteries cause fire at Berkeley apartment building
Berkeley must 'stay the course' on homelessness, mayor says
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Arrests
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley
After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.
Home invasion suspect arrested after using extinguisher on cops
Lewd conduct suspect arrested after Berkeley High reports
Berkeley robbery detectives make 3 arrests in 'major cases'
Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue
Suspected Berkeley drug dealer arrested after foot chase
Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested
UC Berkeley
Update: Man, 23, critical after stabbing near UC Berkeley
Officers described crowds of 60-100 people and said about 20 had witnessed the event, according to early reports.
Berkeley police investigate transphobic hate crime
Would-be thief asks undercover Berkeley cop to be his lookout
Former Cal student Richard You charged with sex crime, DV case
UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student
Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests
Police arrest intruder after attempted rape of Cal student
Shootings
Man shot by police had made waves 'trolling' protests
Ricardo Ruiz threatened police with lethal force and fired a gun during a recent confrontation, according to court papers.
Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting
Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley stadium
BPD: Homeless housing shooter had 'narco tunnel' under floor
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
Berkeley gunfight suspects headed for court
Highway 24 shooting leaves man wounded, blocks lanes
Crime
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.
Newsom: $4.4M in stolen goods found, 383 arrests in 3 months
Update: Suspicious item was not a bomb, Berkeley police say
Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters
Berkeley home invasion suspect charged with stalking neighbor
Berkeley police investigate encampment arson report
Burglars hit Berkeley Lululemon on Fourth Street overnight
Traffic safety
Coming up: Kidical Mass ride, pop-up bikeway, Bike Month
The latest Walk Bike Berkeley email blast is chock-full of upcoming bike events in town.
Man struck by Amtrak train in Berkeley
Berkeley parking scofflaws who flout new law now risk tickets
Two-car crash sends Honda into building, investigation ongoing
New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed
Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?
Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'
Berkeley Fire
Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?
A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s preparedness and building games to educate the public about wildfires.
Woman, 81, displaced by Berkeley house fire Sunday
3 displaced by 2-alarm house fire in South Berkeley
Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats
Extreme fire weather: Berkeley says some should evacuate
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday
