Storm grounds barge named Seaport in Berkeley waters

"It looks pretty rusty," one reader said. "I’d love to know the story."

Update: Berkeley train strike fatality ID'd as Michell Contreras

The coroner's office identified the woman as Michell Montiel Contreras, 33. A GoFundMe has raised more than $5,000 as of Jan. 31.

High winds topple redwood, 2 homes partly uninhabitable

More stormy weather is expected in Berkeley through the weekend, with wind and coastal flood advisories in effect.

Woman escapes armed carjacking attempt in Berkeley

A man with a gun banged on the woman's door and tried to open it, but she was able to drive away and call police.

Police find 2 guns at Berkeley High, 2 students arrested

Police arrested two male Berkeley High School students, ages 17 and 18, as a result of the investigation, BPD said.

Berkeley North Face is being targeted again by retail thieves

Berkeley police are investigating several recent high-value thefts from the North Face Outlet on Fifth Street.

Applications to open this week for Alameda County's next DA

The county said it hopes to post the job quickly, with applications being accepted as soon as Wednesday.