Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
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UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
Berkeley postpones EMBER vote, announces workshops
District 6 Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following announcement Thursday. It has been reprinted with permission.
Berkeley approves strict wildfire plan for most vulnerable areas
The new standards are among the strictest in the state, based on a preliminary review by The Scanner.
Berkeley may ban plants close to buildings in top wildfire zones
UPDATE: Council approved the item unanimously at its special meeting Tuesday. Stay tuned for ongoing updates.
Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley stadium
UCPD's ShotSpotter gunfire detection system picked up two gunshots on the east side of the stadium, near Stadium Rim Way.
Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?
The drivers in Berkeley's last three fatal pedestrian collisions were 79, 85 and 87 years old.