Catalytic converter thieves pull gun on police during chase
Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Berkeley. We asked an auto shop for its top tips to avoid being targeted.
DA motion prevails, condemned man now eligible for parole
The Alameda County DA's office initiated the review, arguing for Keith Thomas to be resentenced "in the interests of justice."
Retail theft charges filed in Berkeley Walgreens case
The two adults who were charged had also been arrested in San Francisco in recent months on suspicion of organized retail theft.
DA: Murderer to be freed as death penalty review expands
Update: The DA said three people on death row had already been resentenced. But it turns out the deals still need to go before a judge.
Berkeley Scanner wins 4 California Journalism Awards
Hundreds of journalists, described by organizers as the best in the state, attended the awards gala Saturday night.
Armed confrontation prompts Berkeley Hills police chase
Men in a stolen car linked to an armed robbery in another city led police on a chase on Grizzly Peak, police said.
Update: Pedestrian, 80, in stable condition after crash
Police indicated over the radio that the collision might require BPD's Fatal Accident Investigation Team to respond.