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Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations

The police association has raised more than $8,000. Organizers say they hope to get a bit more support before Thanksgiving.

Berkeley fire closes Broom Bush Cafe, GoFundMe launched

"We're in shock right now and don't know when we can re-open," 16-year-old Grace Jung, daughter of the owners, wrote on GoFundMe.

Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

"By the time I realized what was going on, she had made off with my underpants," one UC student said.

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley

He was the second person killed by an Amtrak train this month.

Berkeley States Coffee closes, Lavender Bakery steps in

"I think a lot of people did a lot of reflection during COVID," States Coffee owner Keith Gehrke told us. "That’s what we did."

Here's why Berkeley didn't apply for the state retail theft grant.

Berkeley has already seen $3 million in reported losses this year from retail theft. That's up from $750,000 last year at this time.

Today: The Berkeley Scanner celebrates 1 year in business

This has unquestionably been the most challenging, satisfying and thrilling year of my professional career.