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Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Witnesses said he hit the windshield and flew 10 feet into the air, according to early reports.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2026
Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police

Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police

Officers with the University of California Police Department arrested Joshua Van Deventer last week, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2026
Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect

Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect

Berkeley PD's Special Response Team arrested a 22-year-old man this week in connection with a San Pablo homicide case.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2026
Berkeley police: Driver hits two people crossing Shattuck

Berkeley police: Driver hits two people crossing Shattuck

Berkeley police said they had assessed the driver and found no immediate signs of intoxication. No arrests have been made.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 12, 2026
Motorcycle rider seriously injured in Berkeley crash

Motorcycle rider seriously injured in Berkeley crash

Northbound Sacramento Street was closed at Dwight Way, and Dwight was closed at Spaulding Avenue, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 11, 2026
Police: Scooter driver had DUI warrants before major crash

Police: Scooter driver had DUI warrants before major crash

Police identified the scooter operator as Irving Moreno-Reyes. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI causing injury, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2026
Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack

Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack

Officers responded Monday to Berkeley High School on a report of a fight between two female students, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2026

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