Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says The analysis found that officers are often spread thin with little time for proactive policing, particularly as calls for service have rebounded.
Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats The greatest risk in Berkeley is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Parts of Alameda County may see planned outages.
Update: Vespa scooter rider killed in solo crash in Berkeley The Alameda County coroner's office identified the man who died as Nathaniel R. Bell, 36, of Oakland.
New lawsuit alleges anti-Asian discrimination by Pamela Price Craig Chew says he was fired after raising concerns about Price's attempts to get around legally mandated background checks.
Another armed carjacking on Gilman Street in Berkeley Berkeley police said three people, each carrying a gun, approached the victim and took their car, a metallic Dodge Charger.
2 carjackings reported in Berkeley in recent days The incidents were unusual: There have been only six other carjackings reported in Berkeley this entire year, according to BPD data.
Work crew robbed at gunpoint on McGee Avenue in Berkeley The workers had been using a camera to inspect the sewer pipes when the armed robbery happened, they told police.