Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds
Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.
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Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?
Peter Taraba's former housemate told The Scanner he was "kind of a hothead" when they lived together north of campus in 2024.
Camp counselor charged with lewd acts on a child in Cal dorm
On Tuesday, the DA's office charged Quaylin Wesley, a 27-year-old Oakland man, with eight felonies.
Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase
Update: The woman who was killed has been identified as Vanessa Sanchez.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling
Ruiz has petitioned the court for mental health diversion, which could result in a three-month residential program in lieu of trial.
Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears
In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.
'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal
A 14-time felon with 10 separate prison stints already, Claudell Moore elected not to address the court during last week's hearing.