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Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect

The investigation began Saturday shortly before 3 p.m. when a group of people robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint near Strawberry Creek Park.

UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police

Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley

There were no clear signs of trauma at the scene, and indications of a possible overdose, according to early reports.

Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash

The driver carried the pedestrian on his hood for approximately 125 feet before he fell into the roadway, police said.

E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash at Cedar, San Pablo

The cyclist, a man in his 50s who was not wearing a helmet, hit a car and went over his handlebars, according to early reports.

Berkeley police staffing hits new low amid layoff concerns

A new citywide "budget reduction plan" is expected this week as Berkeley braces to tackle a projected $29 million deficit.

Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley

It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside from a non-fatal police shooting last year).