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Thieves hit Berkeley Apple Store twice in 2 days

Thieves hit Berkeley Apple Store twice in 2 days

"The staff was not surprised," a community member wrote. "The guard just stood and watched."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 16, 2023
Who made the DA Pamela Price recall petition on Change.org?

Who made the DA Pamela Price recall petition on Change.org?

An unofficial petition to recall DA Pamela Price has been circulating online for months. The Berkeley Scanner sought to find out who was behind it.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 16, 2023
DA Pamela Price recall effort has officially launched

DA Pamela Price recall effort has officially launched

Tuesday's filing is the first concrete sign that the recall effort against DA Pamela Price is going forward.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 15, 2023
Armed carjacking of student outside UC Berkeley fraternity

Armed carjacking of student outside UC Berkeley fraternity

Police said armed men took a black 2021 Toyota Corolla during the carjacking of a student near campus Monday night.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2023
UPDATE: Attempted carjacking in UC Berkeley parking lot

UPDATE: Attempted carjacking in UC Berkeley parking lot

The carjacking attempt comes days before the fall semester is set to begin and as thousands of students are returning to campus.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2023
He got his stolen truck back, but his troubles aren't over

He got his stolen truck back, but his troubles aren't over

A community fundraiser helped replace his tools and publicity helped find his truck. But now repairs have been stalled by Progressive insurance.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2023
Woman robbed at gunpoint in North Berkeley

Woman robbed at gunpoint in North Berkeley

There have been nearly 200 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 8% from this time last year, according to the latest BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 13, 2023

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