Crime

Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border

A reader told TBS they heard eight gunshots followed by another five. It may be the first confirmed shooting of the year.

Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map

As of Jan. 22, there have been two non-injury shootings in Berkeley. Last year at this time, there had been just one.

Catalytic converter theft is having a moment in Berkeley

Berkeley started the year with a surge in catalytic converter thefts. Here's what we know.

Resident threatened at gunpoint during catalytic converter theft

Police said there have already been eight catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley this year.

Berkeley Cotopaxi closed after drive-through burglary

Limited details were available as of publication time.

2 arrested with drugs, cash after Flock traffic stop in Berkeley

Police found large quantities of cash and illegal narcotics in the car, according to initial reports.

Robbery suspect escapes amid Berkeley police search

Local residents told The Scanner police set up flares in the street and were walking through the neighborhood with flashlights.