Berkeley tsunami alert inspired critics as well as defenders

Many said Thursday's alert was appropriate while some said there was room to improve. Also: Resources and tips for evacuation during a disaster.

Flock hit near UC Berkeley leads to spate of felony charges

On Giving Newsday, 10 reasons to support The Scanner

With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?

Police arrest shooting suspect from 'gunfight' on Berkeley Way

Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley

Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing

Community

Adena Ishii will be Berkeley's next mayor

"I feel like this is the world's longest job interview," she said. "I'm grateful to have gotten the job."

Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations

Adena Ishii now in first place for Berkeley mayor

Berkeley mayor's race down to a few hundred votes

Alameda County elections: What happens next?

Berkeley and Alameda County election results, Nov. 2024

Where do Berkeley mayoral candidates stand on crime?

Courts

Price recall campaign declares victory. What comes next?

The Board of Supervisors plans to discuss next steps for appointing a replacement district attorney at its Dec. 10 meeting.

Pamela Price recall effort has strong early lead

New lawsuit alleges anti-Asian discrimination by Pamela Price

He was charged with 4 murders. Pamela Price gave him a deal

Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder

'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt

Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops

Policing

Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says

The analysis found that officers are often spread thin with little time for proactive policing, particularly as calls for service have rebounded.

Berkeley votes to tackle its most hazardous homeless camps

Berkeley may start cleaning up problematic homeless camps

Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years

Update: New Berkeley security cameras have been approved

Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime rose 15% in 2023

Berkeley police may get more surveillance cameras

Crime

Teenage boys with guns rob Berkeley doughnut shop

Police believe the same group snatched a cash register from a gas station down the street after robbing Dream Fluff Donuts.

Bomb prop for project prompted Berkeley High evacuation

Another armed carjacking on Gilman Street in Berkeley

2 carjackings reported in Berkeley in recent days

Work crew robbed at gunpoint on McGee Avenue in Berkeley

CHP search with helicopter underway in Berkeley

Berkeley mail carrier robbed of postal keys

UC Berkeley

Man charged with repeated gunfire near UC Berkeley

Jeffrey Hue "pulled a gun from his waistband, pointed it at the students, told them to run and fired a round into the air," police wrote.

Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley campus

UC Berkeley warns of sex crimes tied to 'spiked drinks'

Woman files lawsuit against Berkeley frat after rooftop fall

Takeover robbery reported at clothing shop near UC Berkeley

Gunfire prompts lockdown near UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus

Casey Goonan indicted by grand jury in federal arson case

Shootings

Update: Man wounded in downtown Berkeley shooting

A witness told The Scanner there was a gunfight on the block.

Police investigate non-injury shooting in South Berkeley

Jailed Berkeley murder suspect dies after 'medical emergency'

BPD: 'Ongoing dispute' preceded murder, man charged

Rising Sun fundraiser to honor homicide victim Marcel Jones

Owners pledge action after gunfire at Golden Bear Homes

Man charged with Berkeley homeless shelter murder

Traffic safety

Berkeley police: DUI driver strikes building, 2 displaced

A nearby stop sign was also sheared off in the collision.

Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'

Update: Pedestrian dies after Berkeley car crash

Berkeley BART service stopped due to person on tracks

DUI crash sends pedestrian to hospital, driver arrested

Update: Vespa scooter rider killed in solo crash in Berkeley

Berkeley street ballot measures EE and FF: How do they differ?

Arrests

18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier

Police said regional license plate readers and neighborhood security footage helped them catch suspect Brayan Reynaga-Reyes.

Boy and girl, both 14, arrested after Flock hit on stolen car

Police: Fisherman stabs windsurfer at Berkeley Marina

Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase

Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Berkeley police arrest pair after auto burglary spree

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Help us celebrate: The Berkeley Scanner is 2 years old

Berkeley Scanner wins 4 California Journalism Awards

Berkeley Scanner a finalist for 5 California Journalism Awards

Berkeley Scanner wins national award for online local news

Berkeley Scanner wins 'Truth to Power' press freedom award

Opinion: Pamela Price does not get to decide who's a journalist