'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt Ernie Castillo says his client was hit with a felony after refusing to make a hefty campaign donation to DA Pamela Price in January.
Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops Judge Scott Patton slammed the DA's office for its "rushed and careless work" in filing the manslaughter case after the death of Mario Gonzalez.
Driver hits man on mobility scooter in Berkeley crosswalk BPD's Fatal Accident Investigation Team, which handles serious crashes as well as fatal ones, was dispatched to the scene.
Marin Circle crash in Berkeley sends 2 to Highland Hospital BFD had to extricate an older man from the vehicle that lost control, authorities said.
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Friday into Saturday The greatest risk will be overnight from Friday to Saturday.
Dispatch from Berkeley wildfire season: Cut, whack, yank, dig, repeat Home inspections, a "fuel break" on Grizzly Peak and a project focused on eucalyptus understory cleanup are just a few of the efforts underway.
Berkeley PD: DUI driver arrested after vehicular manslaughter The victim has been identified as a 69-year-old man who may have been from Carmichael (outside Sacramento).