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All in a day: Catalytic converter theft, robbery, stabbing

All in a day: Catalytic converter theft, robbery, stabbing

Police arrested three people in two separate incidents and investigated an afternoon stabbing.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 7, 2026
Gunfire strikes Berkeley corner store early Saturday morning

Gunfire strikes Berkeley corner store early Saturday morning

Three employees were inside the store but no one was hurt, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 7, 2026
Berkeley District 1 race: Wrubel takes 55-vote lead

Berkeley District 1 race: Wrubel takes 55-vote lead

Friday's update showed Daria Wrubel ahead with 50.49% to Babitt's 49.51%.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

The DA's office has charged Nickolaus Messina with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run causing death.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
4-vehicle crash on Marin leaves 1 with minor injuries

4-vehicle crash on Marin leaves 1 with minor injuries

The crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Marin Avenue, near Spruce Street.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
TikTok meeting leads to child sex crime charges

TikTok meeting leads to child sex crime charges

Police arrested Raymond Pearce, who is homeless, at Telegraph and Durant avenues.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2026
Police: Man used shoe cameras to film women near UC Berkeley

Police: Man used shoe cameras to film women near UC Berkeley

Police say Noah Stein visited the neighborhood more than 40 times in recent weeks. Investigators believe there may be other victims.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2026

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