Would-be thief asks undercover Berkeley cop to be his lookout

The officer, a sergeant with UCPD, said he was on duty in an unmarked car when a stranger asked him for a favor.

Berkeley police investigate encampment arson report

One witness said a man in his 30s threw a burning object into an occupied SUV before leaving the area, police said over the radio.

Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested

BPD has seized more than 30 guns this year, according to preliminary data.

Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown

"Everyone seems to find great inspiration thinking, if a 'little old lady' is able to stand up to power, I can do it, too," said Susan Kegeles, age 71.

Berkeley Tesla Takedown: Man arrested after 'trolling' protest

The person who was arrested had contacted The Scanner previously to share videos in which he antagonized people at Berkeley protests.

Former Cal student Richard You charged with sex crime, DV case

In 2023, You ran for student government "on platforms of campus safety" and community, the student newspaper reported at the time.

Two-car crash sends Honda into building, investigation ongoing

One person described the intersection of Virginia at MLK as "among the sketchiest" single-lane bike boulevard crossings in Berkeley.