Crime

Suspect in violent robbery also tied to hot prowl burglary

A 60-year-old shop clerk learned she had a concussion after passing out in the hours after the robbery, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley 'Tesla Takedown' trial: Ricardo Ruiz found not guilty

Update, Feb. 9: The jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Ricardo Ruiz, saying they found his self-defense argument credible.

Youth pastor's family reacts to plea deal in deadly shooting

"They won't make us forget who Eli is, the person he was," his sister told The Scanner in an exclusive interview Thursday night.

Uber driver has wallet, cash snatched while returning phone

Police say suspect Tariq Ahmad reached into the Uber and grabbed several items when the driver tried to return a woman's lost property.

Police investigate robbery via knife at Berkeley business

The clerk "suffered minor injuries" but "did not require medical attention," police said.

Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program

The city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.

He said her daughter had been in a car crash. It was a scam.

The stranger told the 91-year-old woman "not to tell anyone else about their phone call" — a red flag, Berkeley police said.