UC Berkeley student, 19, in critical after skateboard crash

The teenager, who was not wearing a helmet, was riding an electric skateboard when he fell, police said. This story has been updated.

Man, 44, found dead on busy Berkeley sidewalk

A downtown worker got worried at about 5:40 p.m. after realizing the man, ID'd as Andrew Nathan Patrick, had not moved for hours, authorities said.

New Alameda County DA says she'll 'do things a little different'

Ursula Jones Dickson said she'll take a close look at staffing and timely charging, while also ensuring collaborative courts remain an option.

Alameda County DA decision: Highlights from the meeting

Scroll down for live tweets from Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Alameda County's next DA will be Judge Ursula Jones Dickson

The vote to fill the vacant DA position following the decisive recall of Pamela Price in November came after hours of public comment.

Thieves steal $25,000 in gear from Berkeley North Face

Six or more people pulled up to the store in two cars and then ran out with $25,000 in stolen merchandise, according to preliminary reports.

Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?

A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s preparedness and building games to educate the public about wildfires.