Crime

Berkeley Hillel arson ends in hate crime finding

David Denton faces up to three years in prison and must register as an "arson offender," the DA's office said.

Berkeley U-Haul repairman paid teen for sex, police say

Frank Vieira met the victim when she was 16, and knew she lived in a San Ramon group home, authorities say.

Berkeley auto theft case leads police to Oakland chop shop

Officers found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts, and several that had been set on fire.

Attempted murder arrest made in domestic violence shooting

Darius Tate has a history of violence with the victim, a 19-year-old woman with a 1-year-old baby, according to court papers and community reports.

Update: Ex-boyfriend charged with attempted murder after knife attack

Berkeley police tracked down Israel Pierson in Dublin and arrested him 10 hours after the crime, according to booking records.

Berkeley Animal Shelter reopens Saturday, weeks after arson fire

"We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to," the city told volunteers Friday.

Berkeley police: Father stabbed with screwdriver; son arrested

The victim called 911 himself and met officers outside his home on Lincoln Street, police said.