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UCPD: Fire extinguisher used during e-scooter robbery

UCPD: Fire extinguisher used during e-scooter robbery

Police say the victim was riding an electric scooter near campus when two strangers approached. They also took a cellphone.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2026
UC Berkeley police: Grizzly Peak gunfire sees 2 men arrested

UC Berkeley police: Grizzly Peak gunfire sees 2 men arrested

Officers recovered a firearm and other contraband during the arrest, UCPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2026
Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested

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.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 7, 2026
Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire

Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire

A 911 caller reported "dark smoke" coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 6, 2026
Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley

Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley

His name has not been released.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 5, 2026
Berkeley names new interim director of police accountability

Berkeley names new interim director of police accountability

Kathy Lee helped get the Police Accountability Board off the ground after overseeing the city's Police Review Commission for years.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 5, 2026
Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital

Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital

UPDATE: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 5, 2026

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