Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say

Police reopened the roadway at about 3:30 p.m.

Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash

The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.

Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect

The investigation began Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. when a group of people robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint near Strawberry Creek Park.

Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue

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UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police

Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus

Authorities said they do not believe the man was affiliated with the university. There were no obvious signs of foul play, UCPD said.