Mural honoring immigrants defaced in Berkeley
Mokhtar Paki, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 after fleeing Iran, painted "Sinbad Voyage" in 2023. Police are investigating.
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Berkeley police respond to stabbing on Sterling
The suspect, 17, was holding a large knife when police arrived, authorities said.
Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case
William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.
Alex Goodwin Jr. cold case killing spurs $50K reward
Berkeley police said the fatal shooting was "not random," but that Goodwin was not the intended target.
Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment
Police say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.
Man found deceased outside Rosa Parks during AM drop-off
Update: Authorities identified the man as Oscar Armando Medina, 67, of Berkeley.
Man shot in Berkeley; details scarce
Berkeley police were unable to locate a shooting scene and no one called to report gunfire, authorities said.