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Berkeley woman arrested after gunfire on Harmon Street

Berkeley woman arrested after gunfire on Harmon Street

Officers found a gun and other evidence Monday in the Berkeley home of Sabrina Valadez-Rios, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2025
Oakland teens with gun arrested near UC Berkeley stadium

Oakland teens with gun arrested near UC Berkeley stadium

When officers inspected the gun, they determined it had been stolen in an auto burglary in Boise, Idaho, UCPD wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2025
Crime log: Crash leads cops to drug stash; battery on Solano

Crime log: Crash leads cops to drug stash; battery on Solano

Today's Berkeley crime blotter also has details on a recent robbery near Cal and a road rage case involving a gun.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 24, 2025
Berkeley High bathroom gun case: Charges filed

Berkeley High bathroom gun case: Charges filed

A student in the bathroom "heard mentions of a gun" and the sound of a firearm being racked, leading to the seizure of a gun on campus.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 23, 2025
We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says

We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says

Don't delay: Learn how to react to an earthquake, create a disaster kit and secure objects in the home to prevent injury and damage.
By Guest Essay Sep 22, 2025
Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours

Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours

The seismic activity began just before 3 a.m. when a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near UC Berkeley woke much of the Bay Area.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025
Zachary's Corner, site of driver attack, already on list for a fix

Zachary's Corner, site of driver attack, already on list for a fix

Zachary's Corner has a history of serious traffic collisions, including the crash that killed 5-year-old Zachary Cruz in 2009.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025

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