Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
As of June 2, Berkeley has had seven shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 15 shootings in the same period.
Ricardo Ruiz
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.
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.
Man shot by police had made waves 'trolling' protests
Ricardo Ruiz threatened police with lethal force and fired a gun during a recent confrontation, according to court papers.
Update: Suspicious item was not a bomb, Berkeley police say
Officers found the item in the area of Sunday morning's police shooting, which left a man in critical condition.
Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting
At one point, the man racked a shotgun and threatened to shoot officers if they approached him, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner.
Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown
"Everyone seems to find great inspiration thinking, if a 'little old lady' is able to stand up to power, I can do it, too," said Susan Kegeles, age 71.