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Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams

Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams

Authorities warned that other scammers who have been swindling seniors and their families remain at large.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 2, 2026
Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears

Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears

In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 2, 2026
Man arrested after pointing replica gun at passing drivers

Man arrested after pointing replica gun at passing drivers

Update: In the end, Berkeley police determined that the weapon, which looked like a pistol, was actually a lighter, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 28, 2026
Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital

Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital

The investigation is ongoing. Limited details were available.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2026
Woman charged with attempted murder after Berkeley shooting

Woman charged with attempted murder after Berkeley shooting

No one was hurt, but police have still been working to close the case.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2026
New hit-and-run crash sparks concerns at Zachary's Corner

New hit-and-run crash sparks concerns at Zachary's Corner

A UC Berkeley student spoke out this week after a hit-and-run driver struck her, causing lasting injuries, in one of Berkeley's high-injury corridors.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2026
Local dad still unconscious after being hit in Berkeley crosswalk

Local dad still unconscious after being hit in Berkeley crosswalk

"He might wake up tomorrow or he might wake up in a month. It's hard to predict," his brother, Luis Soto, told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 26, 2026

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