Berkeley police investigate armed robbery on Russell
The robbery took place during a sale arranged on social media, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
Claremont-Elmwood
Authoritative independent news coverage about public safety in the Claremont-Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, California
Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue
Readers shared photos and videos and asked The Scanner to learn more.
Berkeley woman hit by driver while crossing Ashby Avenue
She flew about 10 feet through the air as a result of the crash, according to early reports.
New hit-and-run crash sparks concerns at Zachary's Corner
A UC Berkeley student spoke out this week after a hit-and-run driver struck her, causing lasting injuries, in one of Berkeley's high-injury corridors.
Catalytic converter cache seized after Elmwood chase
The driver refused to stop and ultimately dumped the car on Parkside Drive in The Uplands neighborhood, police said.
Robbery reported in Elmwood city parking lot
Police say the assailant struck a man in the face, forced him out of his vehicle "and beat him."
Berkeley woman critical after fire at senior living complex
Paramedics took her to Highland Hospital. Her dog appears to have escaped injury.