Masked men with gun rob the Smokehouse in Berkeley
Robberies in Berkeley are up 24% over this time last year, with about 310 robberies in 2023, according to BPD data.
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Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest
A neighbor said he was driving down Tunnel Road when he saw the police chase in his rearview mirror. He turned off the road to avoid being hit.
14 Karats update: 3 men held to answer after Berkeley robbery
"The fact that their DNA was found on these items is enough," Judge Mark McCannon said before making his ruling.
Man, 18, arrested after Berkeley carjacking on Parkside in July
Robberies in Berkeley are up 22% this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest BPD data.
Carjacking attempt at UC president's home in Berkeley
UC officials have ignored repeated inquiries about the carjacking attempt last month.
Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.
The woman left her purse hanging on her chair while she ate. Police said the culprit walked by and snatched it, then took off running.
UPDATE: Berkeley's Fournée bakery will be open Wednesday
"The main thing is that everybody's OK and nobody was hurt," said Fournée owner Frank Sally.