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Burglars hit Berkeley Lululemon on Fourth Street overnight

Burglars hit Berkeley Lululemon on Fourth Street overnight

There had been at least 48 commercial burglaries in Berkeley as of March 12, a steep drop from the same period last year.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 20, 2025
Berkeley High arrest tears open old wounds — what's next?

Berkeley High arrest tears open old wounds — what's next?

For the past week, school administrators have prohibited all Berkeley police officers from entering campus without permission, sources said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2025
Unprovoked attack at Berkeley homeless camp: Charges filed

Unprovoked attack at Berkeley homeless camp: Charges filed

Police say the victim was walking by when Ruby Valdez came out of her tent, threw plywood at her and pulled her to the ground by her hair.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2025
Berkeley man charged with felony assault via skateboard

Berkeley man charged with felony assault via skateboard

According to police, the skateboarder was riding home when Mark Buckingham blocked his way and attacked him.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 12, 2025
Berkeley gas station robbery: 100 cigarette cartons taken

Berkeley gas station robbery: 100 cigarette cartons taken

Police say they have not determined whether the robbers followed the owner to his gas station on Solano Avenue. The investigation is ongoing.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 12, 2025
Man picks up new 'child porn' case right after making deal in old one

Man picks up new 'child porn' case right after making deal in old one

Izaiah Temple was arrested in Berkeley the day after taking a plea deal in his last Berkeley case involving child sexual abuse material.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 11, 2025
UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student

UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student

The suspect was described as tan-skinned with gray hair, about 60 years old, wearing a white "Cal affiliate-labelled shirt" and blue pants.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2025

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