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Berkeley PD: DUI driver arrested after vehicular manslaughter

Berkeley PD: DUI driver arrested after vehicular manslaughter

The victim has been identified as a 69-year-old man who may have been from Carmichael (outside Sacramento).
By Emilie Raguso Oct 2, 2024
Police investigate non-injury shooting in South Berkeley

Police investigate non-injury shooting in South Berkeley

BPD responded to Sacramento and Prince streets after getting a report about two men arguing.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 1, 2024
Unthinkable: A mother reflects on slain sons Angel and Jazy

Unthinkable: A mother reflects on slain sons Angel and Jazy

The family has asked the community to support a BHS scholarship, created by classmates in the Bridge program, to honor the teenage brothers.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 1, 2024
Flames engulf Tesla in Tilden park in Berkeley: video

Flames engulf Tesla in Tilden park in Berkeley: video

Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Berkeley Fire Department put out the blaze.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 30, 2024
Help us celebrate: The Berkeley Scanner is 2 years old

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By Editor's desk Sep 29, 2024
Alyx Herrmann recorded her own murder, prosecution says

Alyx Herrmann recorded her own murder, prosecution says

Authorities found the recording on Herrmann's cellphone Sunday — a month after her murder trial began.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 27, 2024
Fall 2024 election guide for Berkeley and Alameda County

Fall 2024 election guide for Berkeley and Alameda County

Here are many of the key races you'll find on the ballot in Berkeley on Nov. 5, 2024. We'll keep this voter guide updated as it gets closer.
By Editor's desk Sep 25, 2024

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