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Flock hit near UC Berkeley leads to spate of felony charges

Flock hit near UC Berkeley leads to spate of felony charges

According to court papers, Nelson Sanabria-Gudiel stole nearly $10,000 in property from two apartments near Cal while residents slept.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 4, 2024
On Giving Newsday, 10 reasons to support The Scanner

On Giving Newsday, 10 reasons to support The Scanner

We're here to keep you in the loop about the stories that impact your daily life. Our goal is to inform and empower you with critical, nuanced coverage.
By Editor's desk Dec 3, 2024
With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?

With sexual misconduct case settled, what's next for BHS?

Former students who made allegations against teacher Matthew Bissell have asked BUSD to overhaul its approach to claims involving sexual misconduct.
By Kate Darby Rauch Dec 3, 2024
Police arrest shooting suspect from 'gunfight' on Berkeley Way

Police arrest shooting suspect from 'gunfight' on Berkeley Way

Berkeley police detectives identified 34-year-old Arturo Avalos as a suspect and got a warrant for his arrest.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 2, 2024
Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley

Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley

The coroner's office identified her as 34-year-old Jessica Marie Leenders. There was no city of residence on file.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 29, 2024
Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing

Burglars ram Berkeley CVS, target pharmacy before fleeing

Berkeley has had several other incidents where drivers have rammed their way into businesses for burglary, but for the most part it's rare in town.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 27, 2024
What you can do about storm drain problems in Berkeley

What you can do about storm drain problems in Berkeley

As winter storm season starts in Berkeley, here's how to report storm drainage problems and help tackle them yourself.
By Editor's desk Nov 27, 2024

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