In Berkeley disasters, early evacuation is key: new study

"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."

Police shooting prosecuted under Price faces new challenge

The defense says the prosecution failed to turn over potentially exculpatory material — which could mean trouble for the case in the future.

Suspected DUI driver arrested after crashing in Berkeley twice

The driver, Daniel Lithgow, injured a motorist in one collision and then crashed into a pole in front of police, authorities report.

Berkeley grapples with second pedestrian fatality in 6 months

A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.

With Price gone, new Alameda DA should oversee fatal police shooting case, AG says

Under Pamela Price, the courts recused her office twice in less than three months from high-profile cases. Such extreme remedies are rare.

Berkeley man charged with hit-and-run of father, child

He'Sheem Courtney was driving on a suspended license and had just been charged with a DUI case weeks earlier, according to court papers.

Former Berkeley High student faces new gun case

Detectives detained 20-year-old Romain Usher at court in Oakland this week, Berkeley police wrote.