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Alameda County aims to alter election rules amid Price recall

Alameda County aims to alter election rules amid Price recall

The changes might make it tougher to recall Pamela Price. It's on the ballot as Measure B.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 30, 2023
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake at SFO shakes Berkeley

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake at SFO shakes Berkeley

The quake had a depth of about 8.1 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 27, 2023
Red flag warning in Berkeley Hills this weekend

Red flag warning in Berkeley Hills this weekend

The city of Berkeley has advised hills residents to "be ready to evacuate," adding, "Everyone should take precautions to prevent fires."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 27, 2023
Price critic facing misdemeanor demands speedy trial

Price critic facing misdemeanor demands speedy trial

Price says Ford helped a defendant while he was an Alameda County prosecutor. Ford says Price is going after him because he's a whistleblower.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 27, 2023
Masked men with gun rob the Smokehouse in Berkeley

Masked men with gun rob the Smokehouse in Berkeley

Robberies in Berkeley are up 24% over this time last year, with about 310 robberies in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 26, 2023
Robbery attempt of Israeli flag at UC Berkeley rally for Palestine

Robbery attempt of Israeli flag at UC Berkeley rally for Palestine

It's the second attempted robbery during a Palestine rally of a student's Israeli flag since last week, campus officials told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 25, 2023
Berkeley sex crimes detectives ask for help to find victim

Berkeley sex crimes detectives ask for help to find victim

The victim, who appeared to be 16-18, was approached from behind and picked up by a man who reportedly licked her from her neck to her eye.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023

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