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Berkeley police make arrest tied to November shooting

BPD arrested Rashad Christopher on suspicion of assault with a firearm on a person, conspiracy and shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling.

'A gypsy soul': Family honors Steven McCreary, whose bones were found at UC Berkeley

"You're thankful that you don't look to see if that's him every time you pass someone on the road," said cousin Larramie Pace.

Berkeley robbery suspect facing new charges after car theft

Dylan McMillian had already been charged with several Berkeley robberies — but he had never been arrested. That changed Thursday.

Burglars escape after ramming Albany CVS to steal ATM

"Everybody said they were shocked that it's happening in Albany — but the whole country seems to be turning upside down," one witness said.

Older Berkeley woman mugged — hours later, they stole her car

"We’re getting hammered," one community member wrote on Nextdoor, of crime in the Claremont neighborhood.

Corner store clerk charged with sex crimes against 2 men

Police say Nafeh Gawbah offered both men work stacking boxes in a back room of the market, which is across from Berkeley Technology Academy.