Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
As of Oct. 23, Berkeley has had 14 shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 22 shootings in the same period.
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Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes
A principal who learned of "a series of explicit communications" between Jason Hoopes and an underage student reported it to police, BPD said.
Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes
Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.
Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery
During the break-in, the apartment was occupied by two children, ages 4 and 6, their parents and their grandparents.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'
The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.
Cousins charged with stabbing of Berkeley High student
The attack may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a feud between Hispanic gangs at Berkeley High, police wrote.
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.