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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).

Berkeley hit-and-run crash sends pedestrian to hospital

The man was struck by a driver going approximately 40 mph and flung about 15 feet, according to early reports.

Naked man with shotgun arrested at Berkeley Tesla

Berkeley police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Edward Teece. He has been charged with several gun-related felonies.

Men charged with 'account takeover' elder abuse scheme

Police say surveillance cameras caught Lawrence Fabiani and Eddie Cheung trying to "acquire power of attorney and take over" a man's account.

Woman found deceased in the water at Berkeley Marina

She had been experiencing suicidal thoughts, authorities said.

Berkeley stabbing leads to new drug dealing charges

The blade narrowly missed a woman's eye, police said. Herbert Mitchell was identified as the suspect.