Local dad still unconscious after being hit in Berkeley crosswalk
"He might wake up tomorrow or he might wake up in a month. It's hard to predict," his brother, Luis Soto, told The Scanner.
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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.
Berkeley calls off Harrison homeless camp closure for now
The city confirmed just before publication that no cleanup operation would take place this week at Eighth and Harrison.
A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley: Op-ed
Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.
Update: Missing Cal student found dead in Lake Anza
The Indian consulate in San Francisco has confirmed that the body found Saturday was missing UC Berkeley student Saketh Sreenivasaiah.
Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments
"For the first time in months, Aquatic Park is now entirely encampment-free," the city said. Eight people agreed to move into motels.
Berkeley to dismiss police watchdog director
Tension has been brewing for months between the City Council and director of police accountability Hansel Aguilar.
Berkeley 'Tesla Takedown' trial: Ricardo Ruiz found not guilty
Update, Feb. 9: The jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Ricardo Ruiz, saying they found his self-defense argument credible.