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.
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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.
Berkeley can clear Harrison encampment, judge says
In a series of orders, the judge also carved out new rights for Berkeley homeless residents. The city did not respond to requests for comment.
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.
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.