Crime

People's Park near UC Berkeley plagued by violent crime reports

A sexual assault, arson, threats via knife and a violent robbery have all been reported around the park over the past month.

Berkeley police seize loaded gun, marijuana, $6K in cash after crash

Antonio Simpson Jr. was convicted of DUIs in 2011 and 2014 and, earlier this year, of possession of a concealed firearm, according to court records.

Homeless man arrested after attack on teen near UC Berkeley

Police say Lucas Glassy punched a UC Berkeley student multiple times in late September and stabbed a man in the hand that same night.

Berkeley mayor: Gun violence 'cannot be the new normal'

Sunday's rally offered a rare chance to see city and School Board officials come together on the same stage to urge action against gun violence.

Police respond to gunfire calls in West Berkeley

One caller told police they heard a dozen shots in the area of San Pablo Avenue and Haskell Street.

Fight at Berkeley homeless camp leads to head injury, arrest

When officers arrived at Eighth and Harrison, they found two axes on the ground and blood in the street. They arrested Andrew Cooley.

Man charged with punching 4 people, including Cal students

Police say 52-year-old James Rainey Jr. had begun punching people on Telegraph Avenue near Channing and worked his way up to Durant.