Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire
A 911 caller reported "dark smoke" coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.
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Man pronounced dead next to Ohlone Greenway in Berkeley
Update: The man was identified as Lon Daniel Turner, 67, of El Cerrito, the coroner's office said Saturday.
Berkeley police: Home repair scam arrests tied to 6 cases
"People have been calling all weekend," said Berkeley police spokesman Officer Byron White. "We know it's not just here that it's happening."
Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams
Authorities warned that other scammers who have been swindling seniors and their families remain at large.
Man arrested after pointing replica gun at passing drivers
Update: In the end, Berkeley police determined that the weapon, which looked like a pistol, was actually a lighter, BPD said.
Suspects arrested after two-city commercial burglary spree
The crew hit nine Alameda businesses overnight Monday after breaking into seven shops in Berkeley, authorities said this week.
Burglary crew targets Berkeley cafes, including original Peet's
Other impacted businesses included Berkeley Espresso, Helacio's Deli, two other coffee or tea shops, a burger shop and Li's Knife Cut Noodle.