Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids
"What am I supposed to do when I see people beat someone up and nothing happens to them?" asked one student who was attacked.
Emilie Raguso
A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.
Charly Weissenbach said she's not comfortable in the spotlight — but felt it was her duty to speak out.
Woman dies at People's Park in Berkeley, investigation ongoing
UCPD officers responded to the park Tuesday and found an unidentified woman deceased inside a tent.
Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday
Two people in a truck were trapped for hours beneath power lines and a tree in the Berkeley Hills, authorities said.
Remembering Lillia Bartlow, who captured Berkeley's heart
"I was living with an angel," her father said Sunday. "She was as near perfect as perfect can be in a human being."
UC Berkeley students robbed at gunpoint while filming movie project on Fourth Street
The driver pulled up beside them and came to an abrupt stop, then three people with guns jumped out of the car, authorities said.
Berkeley PD: Woman arrested after stealing city Prius
The Berkeley Police Department got multiple reports of erratic driving shortly after 6:30 p.m., police said.
3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing
The robberies took place between the Elmwood neighborhood and South Berkeley, BPD said.
Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash
Reports of the crash, on southbound San Pablo Avenue at Oregon Street, began coming in shortly after 5 p.m.
Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face
Police say Ronald Jefferson, 62, hit the outdoor gear shop twice in about 48 hours and took armfuls of jackets both times.
Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting
Police say Curtis Verrett Jr., 18, shot the victim three times, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student
The UC Berkeley student was able to take a photograph of her assailant, which allowed police to identify him, BPD said.
Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market
The Alameda County district attorney's office charged Randall Alston with misdemeanor sexual battery.
TikTok challenge drives uptick in thefts of Hyundais, Kias in Berkeley
Hyundais and Kias have been targeted in vehicle thefts around the nation. The automakers have come up with a new theft deterrent software to help.
UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley
Police say the man had just delivered groceries through an app service and was walking near his parked van when a FedEx driver struck him.
Berkeley police arrest man linked to shooting threats
Micah Blakely was also wanted in connection with a shooting in another city, according to booking records.
Man arrested after trying to stab Berkeley construction worker
Kelly Barnes is on parole in connection with a voluntary manslaughter conviction from 2013, according to court records online.
Man shot in South Berkeley, police investigation underway
Limited information was available as of publication time, but the man was reportedly in stable condition.
UC Berkeley custodian charged with fatal stabbing in Oakland
Sweven Waterman has worked for UC Berkeley since August 2022, authorities said. He is a custodian with Housing & Dining Services.
DA Pamela Price says she'll seek hate crime charges against man claiming insanity defense
Pamela Price has vowed to "work aggressively" to move cases involving mental illness into diversion programs. That's not what happened this week.
Driver in stolen truck rams Berkeley cop car, flees
The officer was not hurt but the incident was classified as an assault with a deadly weapon, which led to a police pursuit into West Oakland.
Man pistol-whipped during South Berkeley robbery
Police said the man would need to get stitches, although he declined medical transport from the scene.
2 armed robberies in Berkeley lead to police chase on I-80
The armed robberies took place within about 25 minutes near the UC Berkeley campus Tuesday afternoon, police said.
BUSD to Berkeley parents: Email threats were not credible
Several Berkeley parents said they were alarmed by a recent district announcement, in part because it was vague.
Man, 42, dies after setting himself on fire at UC Berkeley
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in San Francisco identified him as 42-year-old Chet Bohrer of Salt Lake County in Utah.
Man with gun arrested after crashing into Berkeley yard
The driver struck a fence and ran into some garbage bins but appears to have avoided hitting the home itself.
Leaked memo: DA Pamela Price to shorten prison sentences, lean into probation
The new guidelines go into effect Monday and will be retroactive, applying to cases sentenced within the past 120 days.
Man in stolen car fleeing cop in Berkeley crashes, escapes
Police said the man was driving a Honda Accord that he had stolen when he found it in Berkeley with the engine running.
BREAKING: Man set himself on fire on UC Berkeley campus
The man, who was estimated to be in his 20s, sustained critical injuries. A female bystander who tried to help him sustained minor injuries.
Gun used in mid-day catalytic converter theft in Berkeley
There have been 134 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley already this year, which appears to be keeping pace with last year when there were 845.
Felon, 61, charged with Berkeley 'hot prowl' burglary series
Tyrone Brown has been charged with felonies linked to four Berkeley households over less than a week, according to court papers.
Flooring contractor dies weeks after fire at Bayer Berkeley
Ben Casillas Jr. had been working as a contractor on a flooring project at Bayer when the fire broke out six weeks ago.
Fire at Berkeley liquor store causes $150,000 in damage
The owner had just put something into the microwave to reheat it when he heard a popping noise from a different area of the wall, BFD said.
Police investigate possible attack near UC Berkeley
The man declined treatment but had sustained serious visible head trauma, so police monitored him until the Berkeley Fire Department arrived.
Berkeley police investigate early-morning carjacking
It's the sixth carjacking of the year in Berkeley, police said. Last year at this time, there had been one carjacking report.
Robbery crew evades capture despite Berkeley police search
The crew appears to have a particular approach, the Berkeley Police Department said, violently assaulting victims before robbing them.
Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Ellis Street
Several people in masks who claimed to have a gun took a white Mercedes-Benz E 450 from its owner at 9:50 p.m.
Police: Naked man high on meth arrested at Berkeley McDonald's
The man went into the kitchen and yelled at terrified employees who fled in fear as he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher, BPD said.
UC Berkeley student charged with sorority house rape
The woman's screams for help alerted her sorority sisters, who called police and held the man down until officers arrived, according to court papers.
UPDATE: Berkeley police arrest 12-year-olds linked to stolen car
On Tuesday, police identified the pair as a 12-year-old boy from Oakland and a 12-year-old girl from San Pablo.
Garbage truck takes down power poles, lines in Berkeley
"Our whole house shook," one local resident said. "I thought for sure it was a huge earthquake."
Berkeley residents report recent 'hot prowl' burglaries
There have been at least three hot prowl burglaries since last weekend along with others that may be linked, residents told The Berkeley Scanner.
Berkeley is seeing a spike in robberies; people are worried
"The mayor and police department have to do a better job to protect the area," one resident told The Scanner. "Things are getting worse."
More than $19M in illegal cannabis seized in Berkeley raid
Authorities seized nearly 12,000 pounds of cannabis last week from a "heavily fortified" warehouse in West Berkeley.
Man knocks out UC Berkeley student in unprovoked attack
According to police, the assailant punched the student from behind, sending him flying onto the sidewalk and knocking him unconscious.
Berkeley cyclists, officials decry recent 'dooring' attacks
"This was the first time anything like this has happened to me in nine years biking in Berkeley," said Watson Ladd. "It was pretty shocking."
Berkeley police investigate 2 laptop grabs in the past week
Laptop grabs, also called snatch-and-grabs, were more common in years past, particularly near the student-heavy neighborhood near UC Berkeley.
Group of 7, ages 12-18, robs Berkeley Walgreens via knife
When a store clerk confronted the group, one of its members threatened the clerk with a knife, according to the Berkeley Police Department.
Bayer fire cause still unknown but records reveal new details
Fundraisers have been launched for both men, who were flooring contractors working at a Bayer building under renovation.
Berkeley Police: Man hit North Face Outlet twice in 1 day, took $5,500 in goods
The shop did not report the theft during the first incident because it's so commonplace, authorities said.
Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'
Delonzo Logwood had potentially been facing a sentence of 75 years to life had he been convicted.
Feb. 9: Learn about the SCU, Berkeley's new 24/7 crisis team
The 2-year pilot program is designed to provide a non-police response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
Pamela Price's first month as Alameda County DA sees big moves, leaves many questions
Pamela Price has declined to talk about her biggest decisions, citing confidentiality around pending investigations and personnel matters.
UPDATE: Police use fake date to snag home-invasion suspects
Berkeley police say a woman used a dating app to target the victim. Officers then set up a fake date with her to capture the culprits, BPD said.
Berkeley man charged in felony animal cruelty case against dog
The dog, a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Sushi, will be in the hospital for "an undetermined amount of time," according to BPD.
UC Berkeley has a new police chief: Yogananda Pittman
This story originally appeared on Berkeley News, UC Berkeley's official media relations website. It has been reprinted with permission.
After Berkeley mudslide, 4 of 5 households can now go home
The Middlefield Road house, which saw the most damage, is still not clear to reoccupy. But those residents can at least return home for shorter stints.
Police investigate armed carjacking in North Berkeley
Two individuals with a knife took a Subaru Outback from its owner, according to the Berkeley Police Department.
Fire in Berkeley Bayer building now under review by Cal/OSHA
The men were working for Anderson Commercial Flooring when the fire broke out in a building on the Bayer campus, officials say.
Naked driver hits dockworkers at Berkeley Marina, flees
Police say the driver "clipped the legs" of one man and sent a second man over the hood of his car as he fled the area.
UC Berkeley student, 20, robbed near campus via 'threats of gun'
Police say the robbery took place at College Avenue and Haste Street in the Southside neighborhood shortly before 12:20 a.m.
Disturbed man in UC Berkeley building prompts panic, fear
One woman called UCPD after hearing a man say, "People be prepared to die," according to emergency dispatches.
Police arrest woman, 18, and girl, 14, after Berkeley Sephora theft
Fourth Street has been a frequent target of property crime in recent months, according to data reviewed by The Berkeley Scanner.
Berkeley moms raise alarm after man harasses girls, both 15
One of the girls photographed the man after he made her uncomfortable. She also told a friend. Weeks later, police say, the man harassed her friend.
Men with knife cut and punch man in North Berkeley robbery
The couple spoke only Spanish so they did not immediately respond when the robbers demanded their property, Berkeley police said.
2 men charged with $98,000 'takeover robbery' at 14 Karats
Court papers obtained Tuesday reveal new details about the takeover robbery in late November at the 30-year-old jewelry shop.
Cops investigate armed robbery series in Berkeley, Oakland
Authorities say a group of youth entered liquor stores and smoke shops and robbed employees at gunpoint.
Men in stolen Maserati attempt robbery in Southside Berkeley
Police believe the Maserati may have been taken during a recent Bay Area carjacking.
Police: Sex offender grabbed UC Berkeley student on Haste St.
David Prendez has a long rap sheet and has already gotten into trouble for sexual offenses on campus property during the current school year.
Police: Man sexually assaulted girl, 14, at Berkeley Hope Center
Police say Robert Tushay Miller sexually assaulted the 14-year-old girl twice in January, gave her methamphetamine and also threatened to kill her.
Berkeley garbage truck 'paints the town' after recycling mishap
Putting paint in recycling bins is a big no-no, city staff said in response to a recent Berkeley Scanner inquiry about what led to the extensive spill.
Man in custody after anti-Asian hate crime report in Berkeley
A man threatened a husband and wife with anti-Asian comments and then later punched one of them, according to preliminary reports.
Alert: Police warn of kidnapping attempt of UC Berkeley student
On Wednesday, police shared a video of the man they say is responsible for trying to kidnap the woman and making sexual threats.
Remembering Chris Castle, 36; memorial comes Wednesday
Chris Castle was well-known in Albany and Berkeley as a mechanic and an audiophile. He loved Bay Area rap music and he loved to play it loud.
Longtime felon charged with South Berkeley robbery attempt
Police say the woman had returned home to find a man with a gun standing outside her door.
Men charged after $7,300 retail theft from Berkeley Lululemon
Police say the group went into Lululemon, split up and began "grabbing stacks of items" from the high-end yoga gear shop.
Family plans memorial for Berkeley woman burned in fire
Eighty-year-old Hayot Anebi had lived at Margaret Breland Homes since at least 2018, according to voting records.
Man attacked female students at UC Berkeley, put on 5150 hold
Students and parents have expressed frustration this week about the limited information often available about UC Berkeley crime reports.
Berkeley police find 'freshly cut' catalytic converter in car stop
There have already been at least 34 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley in 2023, according to BPD data. There were 843 last year.
What we know about the human skeleton found at UC Berkeley
The building where the skeleton was found was "unused" and had "not been occupied for many years."
Shasta Road fire: Still no cause, Berkeley Fire Department says
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns from the fire and required surgery. She has been in the hospital since Dec. 26.
Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog
Neighbors say they were awoken by dozens of rounds of ammunition exploding and that a pitbull named Chapo was killed in the blaze.
Men with gun take Honda from woman in Berkeley carjacking
Two men approached the woman and one of them had a gun, police said. The man pointed the gun at her and demanded her cellphone and keys.
Breaking: 2 people sustain major injuries in Bayer fire in Berkeley
One person who was initially trapped inside managed to get outside on their own shortly after 11:20 a.m., according to preliminary reports.
What can Berkeley Lab data tell us about this year's rainfall?
Berkeley Lab weather data includes everything from rainfall charts and 15-minute precipitation totals to storm preparation tips and more.
Berkeley Hills mudslide: 1 home damaged, 4 others red-tagged
No injuries were reported, but 14 people were evacuated from eight homes, BFD said. Five of the homes were ultimately red-tagged.
Siblings launch fundraiser, plan memorial for Reemajah Pollard
"I just want to make sure that his legacy lives on in the brightest way," Remone Pollard-Ireland, Pollard's older brother, told The Berkeley Scanner.
UPDATE: Berkeley woman, 80, dies after cooking fire
The woman's robe appears to have caught on fire from an electric hot plate that was plugged in and sitting on the floor, authorities report.
Berkeley tenants charged with burglarizing their own landlord
The landlord, a Berkeley woman in her 70s, was not home but had installed security cameras after being targeted by burglars repeatedly in 2022.
Winter storms bring hailstones and a rainbow to Berkeley
A rainbow graced Berkeley after a heavy round of hail in the afternoon.
Robbers strike man, break his leg during Elmwood carjacking
The attack began in the Elmwood Laundry, where the robbers pepper-sprayed the business owner.
Judge: Dana Rivers was sane during murder of Oakland family
Dana Rivers said she was insane when she killed a lesbian couple and their son in 2016. An Alameda County Superior Court judge disagreed.
Berkeley weather alerts: Flood watch, wind advisory
The Berkeley Scanner will monitor weather impacts closely Sunday night with live updates on Twitter.
Another power outage hits Berkeley during latest storm
Power outage reports began coming in to The Berkeley Scanner just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday as wind and rain picked up around the city.
Berkeley mother of 2 charged with felony child abuse, trying to kill police officer during arrest
Police say the woman ran at a Berkeley police detective while wielding a large knife, then thrust the blade toward his chest from over her head.
Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm
According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."
Update: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito
A massive power outage left more than 5,500 PG&E customers, mostly in the Berkeley Hills and to the north, without electricity.
Update: Missing Berkeley woman has been found
The missing woman has been located, police said Wednesday morning.
Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?
There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process.
UPDATE: Malik Djoumi ID'd as man who died at People's Park
UCPD was notified Tuesday just before 12:10 p.m. about a possible fatality in People's Park.
Update: Power restored after outage hits nearly 1,500 PG&E customers in Berkeley
PG&E said the power came back just after 7:45 p.m. Bonus: Don't miss dramatic videos of Berkeley creeks overflowing.
Plan to shift Berkeley crisis calls from police to SCU nears launch
The 2-year, $4.5 million pilot program is designed to provide an alternative response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
Man charged with arson after Berkeley trash bin fires
Police say Nicholas Tabor had a lighter in his pocket when he was arrested and that he made spontaneous statements about his fascination with fire.
BPD: Berkeley burglary suspects arrested after hitting police car
The incident began Friday just after 3:20 a.m. when a police officer on patrol spotted three people burglarizing United Pharmacy on Telegraph Avenue.
2-alarm fire destroys Shasta Road home in the Berkeley Hills
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns and her adult son sustained minor burns. Two firefighters also sustained minor burns.
Remembering Reemajah Pollard, 20, a Berkeley High alum who beat the odds to get into Cal
Reemajah Pollard, who graduated from Berkeley High in 2020, died this week after being found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue.
After early-morning police chase into Berkeley, 1 arrested
The incident began around 4 a.m. when a group of people, who were armed and used multiple vehicles, burglarized a dispensary in Richmond.
Cyclist still unconscious after Nov. 25 crash on San Pablo
The cyclist had been eastbound on Virginia Street crossing San Pablo Avenue when a southbound driver struck him just after 7 p.m.
Masked men steal 40+ iPhones from Berkeley Apple store
It's the second grand theft at the Berkeley Apple store in less than a week.
Berkeley police retail theft operation at REI nets 2 arrests
One of the men stole about $1,500 in goods and the other stole about $500 worth of property from REI, police said.
Young man found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue has died
Berkeley police performed CPR until firefighters arrived. BFD rushed the man to the hospital shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday but he did not survive.
Video: Burglars hit Creekwood restaurant in South Berkeley
The circumstances were unusual, as the restaurant generally does not have much cash on site, said Greg Poulios, one of Creekwood's owners.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Bay Area
The quake came at 3:39 a.m. with the epicenter in El Cerrito.
Man arrested after firing gun on Telegraph near UC Berkeley
No one was wounded by gunfire but a woman was physically assaulted during the dispute, police said.
Possible gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley
The report came in around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Ashby Avenue and Acton Street, police said.
Berkeley police arrest 3 teens after carjacking attempt
An off-duty police officer from a different East Bay law enforcement agency witnessed the carjacking attempt and reported it to BPD.
Police: Alert witness helped avert stabbing on Center Street
Police say Dawn Carraway ran toward a stranger, holding a knife in her hand, and planned to stab him from behind in the neck.
Police Accountability Board text scandal review has begun
The board will soon seek applications from members of the public who wish to join the police misconduct inquiry.
Intruder surprises Cal students inside Dwight Way apartment
Anthony Carl Maxwell is being held at Berkeley Jail on $152,500 bail and is scheduled for arraignment Friday.
Felon charged with shooting at off-duty Berkeley police officer
Authorities believe Marzel Parker used an automatic weapon based on "audio recording from nearby security video and the volume of rounds fired."
Update: Missing Berkeley woman has been found
The missing woman has been located and is safe, police said at about 12:25 a.m.
Update: Gunfire strikes home, cars on Grant Street in Berkeley
Police found no victims at the scene, but witnesses told officers they heard a woman screaming when the shots rang out at about 8:30 p.m.
Chief: Berkeley police have a 'severe staffing crisis'
Berkeley is authorized to hire as many as 181 police officers but has fewer than 120 officers available for full duty as of this month.
Berkeley police: Man arrested after threatening toddler at park
Abdurrahman Butler made a hand signal in the shape of a gun and pointed it at the child, saying, "I'm going to kill you," his nanny told Berkeley police.
Police: DUI driver hits Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley
The driver appears to have backed into a doorway leading to a stairwell on the Garber Street side of the building. No one was hurt in the crash.
The Berkeley Scanner shooting and gunfire map for 2022
Three people have been killed and 16 wounded in shootings in Berkeley in 2022, making it much more violent than last year.
Swanson & McNamara to run police misconduct probe
Staff released a statement about the contract Thursday in response to an inquiry from The Berkeley Scanner about the status of the investigation.
Police arrest suspect after chase through People's Park
The man had punched a young female Taco Bell Cantina worker multiple times during a robbery attempt Tuesday night, police said.
Driver who ran over homeless woman while fleeing UCPD held on murder charge
Alexander McGee, now 32, ran over 58-year-old Bernadette Young Bear while fleeing from a UCPD officer nearly three years ago.
Thief steals DoorDash driver's car during Berkeley delivery
The driver had left his doors unlocked with the engine running and the keys in the ignition, police said.
Police Accountability Board hit with unfair labor practice claims by state officials
If the allegations are found true, all of the PAB's misconduct findings to date could be voided, the police union has said.
Suspect in 1997 Berkeley Hills stranger rape of teen ordered to stand trial
DNA tested decades after the rape led police to Kevin Davis, court records show. His DNA was on file because he had been in prison in another state.
BMW driver T-bones Tesla in Berkeley; minor injuries to 4
The crash happened just after 10:20 p.m. Wednesday at Berryman and Henry streets, police said.
Man grabs student in sexual battery at UC Berkeley dorm
The student felt the stranger grab her buttocks with both hands. Then he ran away.
Police: Woman fired gun after trying to give child marijuana
Tiffany Payne fired her gun into the air and threatened the child's mother saying, "the next one is for you,'" Berkeley police wrote in court papers.
Berkeley police: Auto burglar shot at off-duty officer
The officer was not harmed. Police found 22 casings at the shooting scene, which was near Sylvia Mendez Elementary.
Police: Girlfriend helped hide gun after Telegraph homicide
Police say Marianna Romero returned to the crime scene with her boyfriend, Andy Gutierrez-Rebollo, to retrieve one of the murder weapons.
Police: Nursing aide spent $11K using dementia patient's cards
BPD says Kyiesha Carter worked at Kyakameena Care Center for decades and that there could be other victims.
CHP, Berkeley police respond to gunfire on I-80 west
No injuries had been reported as of about midnight.
Cyclist in critical condition after car crash in Berkeley on Friday
Police are still working to determine the circumstances of the crash on San Pablo Avenue near Virginia Street.
2 displaced in West Berkeley RV fire; 1 RV lost, 1 damaged
The American Red Cross responded to Grayson Street to help with temporary shelter.
Berkeley jewelry shop in the Elmwood robbed at gunpoint
The men pistol-whipped a store employee, smashed display cases and made off with the jewelry from 14 Karats, police said.
A final farewell: Youth pastor Isamaeli 'Eli' Mata'afa laid to rest
"He wanted to be a part of change," his sister said. "He wanted to offer everybody in our community what we were offered. It was his passion."
Police: Man with BB gun shoots UC Berkeley student security officers
The students, who are UC Berkeley community service officers, were in uniform as part of the BearWalk night safety escort program.
UPDATE: Berkeley police bomb squad says package 'proves OK'
As of 12:45 p.m. all lanes are now open to vehicles and pedestrians.
Jury finds Hosea Askew guilty of Berkeley road rage murder
"At least we have some closure and we feel like some justice has been served," Diante Craig's mother told The Berkeley Scanner.
BUSD: Reports of gun, lockdown at Berkeley High unfounded
According to BUSD, several students "said they were joking when they made comments about a potential weapon on campus."
Charges expected in Oakland birthday party shooting that left brothers dead
At least two people have been arrested in connection with the Apgar Street homicide investigation.
CHP K-9 helps arrest 3 who fled in stolen car on I-80 in Berkeley
Pinole police ultimately took all three people into custody in connection with a burglary or robbery in that city, authorities said.
Man killed on I-80 in Berkeley motorcycle crash
Update: The motorcycle rider was identified as 53-year-old Rafael Cubero of Brentwood, the coroner's office said Friday.
Police chief vote put on hold due to officer misconduct claims
The leaked texts and allegations, put forward by terminated Berkeley Police Officer Corey Shedoudy, have led to BPD's biggest scandal in years.
Update: Berkeley police union president steps down, put on leave amid text scandal
"We condemn in the strongest terms any negative comments concerning the housing status or ethnicity of those we police and serve," the police union said Tuesday night.
Berkeley Police Accountability Board to council: Police chief vote must wait
Council is slated to vote Tuesday night to appoint Interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis to the permanent position.
Fired Berkeley cop leaks texts alleging bias, asks officials to put off police chief vote
Officers said they were disappointed their union president had written the unprofessional messages, but deny having arrest quotas or illegal practices.
Years after Oakland killing, Dana Rivers murder trial nears an end
Charlotte Reed, Patricia Wright and Benny Wright were killed at their home Nov. 11, 2016. Dana Rivers walked outside soon after police arrived.
Berkeley police help de-escalate call of suicidal man with knife
When police arrived, they found the man holding a knife to his own neck. He said he planned to hurt himself.
Gun, meth seized in Berkeley car stop; 6 kids were also in the car
Jasmine Glasper and Victor Malaki are no longer in custody, according to booking records online. All of the children, ages 1-11, were taken to CPS.
Testimony: Killer was 'incredibly calm' after Berkeley shooting
Witness testimony has continued this week in the trial of a Berkeley "road rage murder" case from March 2020.
Forget something? Thief drops gun during catalytic converter theft attempt in the Elmwood
A man taking a walk heard someone "speaking with an urgent tone as well as the sound of metal being cut," police said.
Victim's sister testifies in Berkeley 'road rage murder' case
During a brief confrontation on Chestnut Street, Hosea Askew got out of his car and shot Diante Craig once through Craig's open driver's side window.
Berkeley police seek driver who tried to hit recycling center staff
Staff closed the exit gate to stop the driver from leaving, but he burst through the gate and escaped. "It was like a movie," one officer said.
Police find gun during arrest of passed-out driver in Berkeley
Passers-by called Berkeley police when they saw the man slumped over in the driver's seat on Adeline Street on Saturday night.
Man found dead at People's Park near UC Berkeley
The man was identified as 31-year-old Tyler Dodd Cary. His last known residence was in Berkeley, the coroner's office said.
Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm
"We have an email chain that includes two years of merchants reporting crime to the mayor and City Council," said Eduardo Perez of Sliver. "No one does anything."
Charges filed in catalytic converter theft case where man shot at resident
Oscar Cerrato-Garcia was wearing an ankle monitor related to a prior catalytic converter theft case during the Berkeley crimes, police said.
'A driver killed our neighbor here': Berkeley holds vigil for Bill Evans
Bill Evans, 72, was a Marine who lost his legs in the Vietnam war and was medically retired from the service.
Man charged with attacking 2 UC Berkeley students
Last week, The Berkeley Scanner wrote about Lucas Glassy's arrest, but more information became available after charges were filed against him.
It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief
Jen Louis has served as interim police chief since March 2021. A City Council vote to make the decision final is set for Nov. 15.
Help The Berkeley Scanner reach 500 members by Oct. 31
Update: We did it! Thank you to everyone who answered the call, and to those of you who have been with me from the beginning.
Hit-and-run car dumped on UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus
The crash mangled the front of a blue sedan at Dwight Way and College Avenue, but no injuries were reported.
'Hot prowl' burglary call leads to parolee bike chase, arrest
The burglary report turned out to be trespassing at an abandoned home — but officers did not initially know that. Kenji Thompkins was arrested.
'Unprovoked attack' reported Sunday on UC Berkeley campus
The victim is not affiliated with UC Berkeley, the University of California Police Department told The Berkeley Scanner on Sunday night.
UC Berkeley student robbed at gunpoint near campus Saturday
There have been at least 21 other robberies in Southside Berkeley since early August, according to CrimeMapping.com.
David DePape's current links to Berkeley appear thin
Update: DePape was living in Richmond prior to his arrest, the San Francisco Chronicle and other news outlets reported Saturday.
Men charged with murder after shooting near UC Berkeley
Berkeley police found 17 shell casings at the scene. Andy Gutierrez-Rebollo and Michael Monrroy-Ramos have been charged with murder.
Remembering Jazy and Angel: 'Forever in our hearts'
"When we try to make sense of this, it’s just hard and it hurts," said Aaron Lechuga, a Berkeley Unified School District counselor, from the lectern.
BPD: 2 men incited fight, opened fire during Telegraph shooting
Police say the Oct. 8 shooting was "one of the most horrific acts of violence our community has experienced in recent memory."
Police respond to shooting on Oakland-Berkeley border
A mother and daughter were in their backyard in Berkeley when a bullet hit their house just 5 feet in front of them, police said.
Police arrest 3 people after homicide near UC Berkeley
Authorities arrested Andy Gutierrez-Rebollo, Michael Monrroy-Ramos and Jessyca Monrroy during parallel operations in Oakland and Union City.
Cargo train hit semi-truck in Berkeley; no injuries reported
As of about 2:10 p.m., BPD said the Union Pacific train was moving again.
Police: Homeless man assaults woman after water use dispute
Police say Nathaniel Girard got upset when the woman asked him not to leave her water running.
People's Park near UC Berkeley plagued by violent crime reports
A sexual assault, arson, threats via knife and a violent robbery have all been reported around the park over the past month.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in San Jose shakes Berkeley
Some Berkeley residents said they felt the earthquake. Others said it was "barely noticeable."
Berkeley police seize loaded gun, marijuana, $6K in cash after crash
Antonio Simpson Jr. was convicted of DUIs in 2011 and 2014 and, earlier this year, of possession of a concealed firearm, according to court records.
Homeless man arrested after attack on teen near UC Berkeley
Police say Lucas Glassy punched a UC Berkeley student multiple times in late September and stabbed a man in the hand that same night.
Tesla driver strikes pedestrian north of UC Berkeley campus
The pedestrian had a scraped elbow, an injured leg and a chipped tooth, a witness to the immediate aftermath of the crash told The Berkeley Scanner.
Berkeley mayor: Gun violence 'cannot be the new normal'
Sunday's rally offered a rare chance to see city and School Board officials come together on the same stage to urge action against gun violence.
Police respond to gunfire calls in West Berkeley
One caller told police they heard a dozen shots in the area of San Pablo Avenue and Haskell Street.
Fight at Berkeley homeless camp leads to head injury, arrest
When officers arrived at Eighth and Harrison, they found two axes on the ground and blood in the street. They arrested Andrew Cooley.
Berkeley police use Narcan to revive unresponsive man
At one point, the man was able to say he had taken fentanyl. Police talked to him, urging him to stay awake, and rubbed his body to keep him breathing.
Man charged with punching 4 people, including Cal students
Police say 52-year-old James Rainey Jr. had begun punching people on Telegraph Avenue near Channing and worked his way up to Durant.
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with pickup in Berkeley
The cyclist crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. at University Avenue and Seventh Street, police said.
Person dies after being hit by train in West Berkeley
The man was identified as 71-year-old John Means, the coroner's office told The Berkeley Scanner on Nov. 7.
Man arrested after following girls near North Berkeley school
Police said Micheal Humphrey smiled and waved at a 12-year-old girl walking alone and told her to come to him.
UPDATE: Man struck by dump truck driver dies after crash
He was identified as 72-year-old William Evans of Berkeley.
Shooter fires gun at witness of catalytic converter theft attempt
Berkeley has had about 50 confirmed gunfire reports this year.
Berkeley officials to hold 'Stop the Violence' rally Sunday
Sunday's rally will be a chance to talk about "what has been done, what is being done and who really wants to dive deeper into this work."
Hey Berkeley, get ready now for the next emergency
Learn how to stop bleeding and how to use fire extinguishers this Saturday. The first 300 families get a free emergency kit.
Berkeley police seek driver who struck cyclist, fled scene
Witnesses said the motorist who struck the cyclist was driving a white sedan, BPD said.
UC Berkeley launches private security patrols near campus
UC Berkeley said the Treeline Security patrols would operate daily from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. for "at least one month and possibly longer."
Drink with Berkeley firefighters, Gilman Brewing at charity beer collab party
Proceeds from the beer sale will fund scholarships for the fire academy and EMT training.
Man shot in the leg outside West Berkeley liquor store
The man turned up at a local emergency room seeking treatment after the shooting at Lo-Cost Liquors, which happened just before 10 p.m.
2 pedestrians taken to hospital after Southside Berkeley crash
One woman reported a leg injury and one said she had pain in her shoulder, police said. They were taken to Kaiser Oakland for treatment.
Community grieves for Eli Mata'afa: 'I don’t know how we’re going to let him go'
"He always wanted to take the burden off of someone else," one friend said.
Berkeley High refused to let a reporter on campus. That may violate state law, experts say
BUSD's media access policy appears to run "counter to what the law says," said David Snyder, executive director of the First Amendment Coalition.
Berkeley collision sends cyclist to Highland with broken leg
The 66-year-old man was taken to Highland Hospital with a compound fracture to the lower leg, police said.
Berkeley mayor to Cal parents: Safety around campus is 'our top priority'
"It is a serious wake-up call," one UC Berkeley parent told city officials. "The streets of Berkeley are not safe."
Man killed in shooting near UC Berkeley identified as Isamaeli Mata'afa
Mata'afa was pronounced dead at Highland Hospital shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday. He had been walking with family members when a stranger shot them.
Witness to Berkeley shooting: Gunman 'seemed so calm'
"To shoot into a crowd of people like that," she said, "there must have been more than one person involved. Or he was just trying to shoot anybody."
UPDATE: 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting near UC Berkeley
One of the men was pronounced dead at Highland Hospital in Oakland, The Berkeley Scanner learned shortly before 8 a.m.
Driver takes out traffic signal in North Berkeley solo crash
The driver appears to have escaped the crash uninjured, authorities said.
Police arrest 17-year-old boy with knife at Berkeley High
He "had been warned on several previous occasions" not to come onto campus, BPD said in response to a Berkeley Scanner inquiry.
Police: 'Get in my car, you're gonna like it,' attempted kidnapping suspect told boy
Police say Dominique Walker promised a 12-year-old boy she would drive him home and offered a girl a dollar to come over to her car.
Great ShakeOut earthquake drill comes to Berkeley on Oct. 20
"Learning and practicing how to 'drop, cover, and hold on' is a brief commitment that can save your life," the city said this week.
Classmates create 'Jazy and Angel' scholarship to honor brothers after tragedy
Students in the Bridge program who were part of Jazy's cohort came up with the scholarship to honor the boys.
Police: Woman arrested after approaching 4 Berkeley children
Police identified the woman Thursday as 36-year-old Dominique Walker. She is a Berkeley resident.
Culprits fire gun during Berkeley Hills catalytic converter theft
Berkeley police say they are also looking into whether a catalytic converter theft nearby on Spruce Street may be related.
Teens attack homeless man, woman at Berkeley BART plaza
"There's some crazy stuff that happens in the plaza, but that was the first time I saw that," one local worker told The Berkeley Scanner.
BPD: Alert teens helped catch man who exposed his genitals
Alert teenagers called 911 and helped officers find Michael Henderson to make an arrest, BPD said.
Driver strikes woman, 52, in University Avenue crosswalk
The woman was taken to Highland Hospital, the regional trauma center in Oakland, police said.
Nanny taken to hospital after driver struck her, toddler in crosswalk
The toddler was not harmed and was released to their parents, police said.
'Your pain is ours': Berkeley mourns slain brothers
"I know they wouldn’t like to see us like this," said Josué, a brother of the boys who died. "Everyone should see this as a wake-up call."
Berkeley school 'conflict' led to killing of brothers at Oakland birthday party
Saturday night's shooting was not related to gangs, Oakland police said Monday.
Police search for man who punched Cal student on campus
The unprovoked attack occurred Thursday night on the Cal campus on Lower Sproul Plaza.
Brothers killed at Oakland party were Berkeley High students
A relative identified the brothers as 15-year-old Angel and 17-year-old Jayz in a GoFundMe campaign launched to help the boys' mother.
PETA brings Starbucks vegan milk pricing protest to Berkeley
During the event, "costumed 'cows'" dumped wheelbarrows of manure outside a Starbucks executive's home.
Gunfire at private student housing complex by UC Berkeley
No one was wounded, but the incident comes just one day after hundreds of parents attended a meeting with Cal officials about campus safety concerns.
Police: Man arrested after threatening Southside residents
David Denton has come into regular contact with Berkeley police, including last year when he reportedly committed three antisemitic hate crimes in 24 hours.
Sparks, Nevada, police ask for help to find homicide suspect (again)
BPD arrested Jovon Woodard just days after the fatal shooting in Nevada, but Sparks police who had come to Berkeley did not take him into custody.
Man charged after Berkeley shootout on San Pablo Avenue
No one was wounded, but gunfire struck a USPS truck driving through the area. BPD identified the shooter as Laroy Beamon.
Berkeley police staffing at historic low, officers say
Police in Berkeley say they are feeling the impacts of the staffing crunch.
Resource Guide: Where to find Berkeley police data online
Berkeley police data is online — but you need to know where to look.
Woman charged with assaulting police at Berkeley park
Dawn Carraway was holding a box cutter, BPD said, and was "noticeably agitated" when officers tried to arrest her.
Police: Unknown woman has tried to kidnap 2 children in Berkeley
Police said both children, a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, have escaped unharmed. But the woman is still at large.
18-year-old charged with armed robbery near UC Berkeley
Irvin Garcia-Ramirez has asked to be released on his own recognizance and is slated to appear before a judge on that request Oct. 4.
Man charged with attacking 2 people in downtown Berkeley
Chiazo Onwuasoeze Jr. had been placed on probation in January after a woman said he touched her chest without permission.
Berkeley Way apartment fire damage estimated at $100,000
Three people sustained injuries related to minor smoke inhalation. Some 25 adults and two children were displaced.
BPD arrests DUI driver, tickets 33 during pedestrian safety operation
Police said they arrested one person on suspicion of driving under the influence and wrote 33 tickets for pedestrian safety violations.
'Anti-Asian hate crime' reported near UC Berkeley
According to Berkeley police data, there have been at least 14 hate crime reports to BPD this year in addition to the incident near campus.
Woman shoots man during downtown Berkeley bar fight
When police arrived, they did not know anyone had been shot: The victim had already left, and the other patrons had scattered.
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake gives Berkeley a shake
Berkeley and the city's nearest East Bay neighbors have not experienced much earthquake activity this year, according to USGS reports.