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Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley

Authorities investigate RV trailer fire in northwest Berkeley

"We have one [reporting party] saying it's a tree next to a building and another saying a trailer is exploding," a dispatcher told police.
By Emilie Raguso May 6, 2025
Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'

Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'

An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2025
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details

UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details

The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2025
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination

Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination

Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2025
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley

Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley

After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.
By Emilie Raguso May 2, 2025
Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops

Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops

District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.
By Guest Contributor May 2, 2025
Our spring campaign ends today: Consider a one-time gift

Our spring campaign ends today: Consider a one-time gift

New members will get Scanner Partner benefits for a year.
By Editor's desk May 2, 2025

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