Federal agents are coming to the Bay Area: SF Chronicle scoop
More than 100 federal agents are expected to arrive Thursday in Alameda, the Chronicle reports.
Community
As of 2025, when resources allow, The Scanner is branching out to cover newsworthy stories that don't involve public safety, particularly when they are the issue of the day or the most significant item at city meetings.
Public begins to push back on Berkeley police encryption plan
Other police agencies in California have found solutions that avoid complete encryption.
Photos: Berkeley turns out for 'No Kings' protest
Share your photos and videos, and let us know what Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Berkeley meant to you.
Another brush fire breaks out at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
One local resident told The Scanner it may have been the third fire in the area in the last two weeks.
In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic
In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattles UC Berkeley
Thursday's epicenter was right underneath UC Berkeley's Calvin Lab, between the Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law.
What's happening with Measure FF, Berkeley's Safe Streets plan?
Measure FF is slated to provide nearly $270 million for Berkeley streets and sidewalks over its 14-year lifespan.