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Man found dead at People's Park near UC Berkeley

Man found dead at People's Park near UC Berkeley

The man was identified as 31-year-old Tyler Dodd Cary. His last known residence was in Berkeley, the coroner's office said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2022
Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

"We have an email chain that includes two years of merchants reporting crime to the mayor and City Council," said Eduardo Perez of Sliver. "No one does anything."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 3, 2022
Charges filed in catalytic converter theft case where man shot at resident

Charges filed in catalytic converter theft case where man shot at resident

Oscar Cerrato-Garcia was wearing an ankle monitor related to a prior catalytic converter theft case during the Berkeley crimes, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2022
'A driver killed our neighbor here': Berkeley holds vigil for Bill Evans

'A driver killed our neighbor here': Berkeley holds vigil for Bill Evans

Bill Evans, 72, was a Marine who lost his legs in the Vietnam war and was medically retired from the service.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 1, 2022
Man charged with attacking 2 UC Berkeley students

Man charged with attacking 2 UC Berkeley students

Last week, The Berkeley Scanner wrote about Lucas Glassy's arrest, but more information became available after charges were filed against him.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 1, 2022
It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief

It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief

Jen Louis has served as interim police chief since March 2021. A City Council vote to make the decision final is set for Nov. 15.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2022
Help The Berkeley Scanner reach 500 members by Oct. 31

Help The Berkeley Scanner reach 500 members by Oct. 31

Update: We did it! Thank you to everyone who answered the call, and to those of you who have been with us from the beginning.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2022

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