Parents sue after UC Berkeley frat party drowning death
The suit alleges that an overcrowded, soapy pool created a dangerous situation that led to the death of George Mauricio Salinas.
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DA's office moves to drop fatal police shooting case
At least two use-of-force experts have opined that Jason Fletcher's "conduct was not criminal," the DA's office said.
Recalled DA Pamela Price says she'll reclaim her seat in 2026
In a surprise press conference, Price said she would run for DA in June and serve out the rest of her six-year term.
Man describes stabbing over 'snipes' outside Berkeley bank
"I hear a voice behind me say the words, 'Snipes, huh.' And then I felt like a hammer had hit the back of my neck," the victim testified.
Gunfire suspect ID'd as parolee with open carjacking case
Police say Ramon Lupian — who has a 20-year record — witnessed a robbery and then shot at the getaway driver after following him to Berkeley.
Berkeley can clear small part of homeless camp, judge says
The city can clean up part of the Harrison corridor encampment but must leave eight homeless individuals and their property alone if they are there.
After Hope Center shooting, attempted murder charges
Police identified the shooter as Ricardo Martinez, 37, a felon who spent time in prison for robbery.