Berkeley officials urge PG&E to underground local power lines
A California Senate bill approved in 2023 made federal money available for projects to underground utility lines.
Man charged with groping girl, 11, at Berkeley music club
Police say Kevin Luzzi was "fixated" on the girl, then created a mosh pit so he could get close enough to grope her, leaving bruises.
Police investigate catalytic converter theft reports
There was a report of gunfire during the crime, but police had found no evidence of a shooting as of publication time.
Strada patrons fought back after laptop robbery near UC Berkeley
Police said two of the suspects were arrested the same day after a theft at Marshalls in Emeryville.
Driver who struck cyclist Sunday was a Berkeley man, 19
The driver was arrested — but not in connection with the crash, police said.
Pamela Price recall campaign says there will be an election
The timing of the recall election and how a potential replacement DA might be selected remain open questions.
News brief: Man's body found in Berkeley Marina
Update: The man was identified as Jose De Jesus Ontiveros Plancencia, 52, of San Lorenzo.