Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination

Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.

Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley

After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.

Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops

District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.

Our spring campaign ends today: Consider a one-time gift

New members will get Scanner Partner benefits for a year.

Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation

Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.

Berkeley Scanner a finalist for California Journalism Awards

The Scanner is also under consideration for a general excellence award for its coverage last year.

Home invasion suspect arrested after using extinguisher on cops

The incident began on Derby Street near College Avenue in the Elmwood neighborhood Wednesday evening.