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UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley
Police say the man had just delivered groceries through an app service and was walking near his parked van when a FedEx driver struck him.
Berkeley police arrest man linked to shooting threats
Micah Blakely was also wanted in connection with a shooting in another city, according to booking records.
BUSD to Berkeley parents: Email threats were not credible
Several Berkeley parents said they were alarmed by a recent district announcement, in part because it was vague.
Police: Naked man high on meth arrested at Berkeley McDonald's
The man went into the kitchen and yelled at terrified employees who fled in fear as he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher, BPD said.
Man knocks out UC Berkeley student in unprovoked attack
According to police, the assailant punched the student from behind, sending him flying onto the sidewalk and knocking him unconscious.
Police: Man sexually assaulted girl, 14, at Berkeley Hope Center
Police say Robert Tushay Miller sexually assaulted the 14-year-old girl twice in January, gave her methamphetamine and also threatened to kill her.
Berkeley garbage truck 'paints the town' after recycling mishap
Putting paint in recycling bins is a big no-no, city staff said in response to a recent Berkeley Scanner inquiry about what led to the extensive spill.