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Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage

Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage

There have been 14 other carjackings in Berkeley this year compared to 13 over the same period last year.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 8, 2025
Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student

Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student

News of the unprovoked attack circulated on NextDoor and among Berkeley High parents online. Denarian Shipp has been charged.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 5, 2025
Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026

Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026

In a surprise press conference, Price said she would run for DA in June and serve out the rest of her six-year term.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 4, 2025
Man fatally struck by train in West Berkeley

Man fatally struck by train in West Berkeley

Update, Dec. 11: The man who died was identified as 31-year-old Stanley Antonio Gomez (no address).
By Emilie Raguso Dec 3, 2025
Late-night Berkeley gunfire leaves vehicles damaged

Late-night Berkeley gunfire leaves vehicles damaged

The neighborhood has at times drawn police, including a non-injury shooting in October that saw two people arrested.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 3, 2025
Gifts now doubled up to $25K; major gifts are tax deductible

Gifts now doubled up to $25K; major gifts are tax deductible

We hope to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Our plan? To use this money to hire more help in 2026 — and ensure we don't burn out.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 2, 2025
Undercover Berkeley cop nabs Lululemon retail theft suspects

Undercover Berkeley cop nabs Lululemon retail theft suspects

Suspect James Talton Jr. works as a security guard, according to booking records. Deja Munson has retail theft and robbery convictions.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 2, 2025

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