Crime

Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map

As of Sept. 8, Berkeley has had 12 shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 21 shootings in the same period.

Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes

A principal who learned of "a series of explicit communications" between Jason Hoopes and an underage student reported it to police, BPD said.

Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.

Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery

During the break-in, the apartment was occupied by two children, ages 4 and 6, their parents and their grandparents.

CHP catches SF carjacking suspects in Berkeley

CHP units, including a law enforcement helicopter, followed the suspects into Berkeley on Friday.

Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'

The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.

Cousins charged with stabbing of Berkeley High student

The attack may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a feud between Hispanic gangs at Berkeley High, police wrote.