Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns
A new citywide "budget reduction plan" is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.
Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley
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Community
Woman found deceased in the water at Berkeley Marina
She had been experiencing suicidal thoughts, authorities said.
Santa Cruz County earthquake jolts Bay Area
Golden Gate Fields deal set to create sweeping public park
10 families displaced by Berkeley apartment fire
Berkeley delays controversial Flock vote to June 2
Berkeley mayor says no to Flock. Will council follow suit?
Berkeley Hills fire: 'One of the scariest 30 minutes of my life'
Traffic safety
E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driver
Police said the e-scooter rider was at fault because she should not have been in the crosswalk.
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash
Berkeley police: Driver hits two people crossing Shattuck
Motorcycle rider seriously injured in Berkeley crash
Police: Scooter driver had DUI warrants before major crash
Update: Scooter passenger critical after alleged DUI crash
Berkeley woman hit by driver while crossing Ashby Avenue
Crime
Men charged with 'account takeover' elder abuse scheme
Police say surveillance cameras caught Lawrence Fabiani and Eddie Cheung trying to "acquire power of attorney and take over" a man's account.
Berkeley stabbing leads to new drug dealing charges
Man arrested in Berkeley on kidnapping, sex crime charges
Rolex, gold coins snatched in 'follow-home' robbery
Berkeley Flock hit leads to arrest in local home-invasion case
Felony gun charges filed after Berkeley garbage dispute
Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley sexual battery case already headed for trial
Jonathan Rosales Contreras followed separate UC Berkeley students on campus on the same night this month, police said.
Fire extinguisher robbery of Cal student: Suspect charged
Man charged with gun crimes after Grizzly Peak gunfire
Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police
UCPD: Fire extinguisher used during e-scooter robbery
UC Berkeley police: Grizzly Peak gunfire sees 2 men arrested
Man arrested after attempted rape of UC Berkeley student
Shootings
Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested
The suspect, 37-year-old Cartier Hunter, was at one point sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in Oakland in 2016.
Woman charged with attempted murder after Berkeley shooting
'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal
Youth pastor's family reacts to plea deal in deadly shooting
Police investigate more gunfire in South Berkeley
Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border
Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map
Courts
Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears
In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.
Police shooting: Jason Fletcher manslaughter case dismissed
DA's office moves to drop fatal police shooting case
Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026
Man describes stabbing over 'snipes' outside Berkeley bank
Woman testifies about alleged sex crime at Berkeley restaurant
