Gunshots near Sacramento St. wake Berkeley residents
"Nothing like waking up at 4:30am to gunfire," a reader reported. "Not going to be able to fall asleep easy after hearing that."
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Felon charged with cold case Berkeley rape from 2010
The woman had been walking at night near San Pablo and Ashby avenues when a stranger began to follow her in his car, police said.
Berkeley cops retrieve $100K in ancient coins after retail heist
Police say a group of homeless individuals — all but one of whom were on probation — stole the goods from Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry on Gilman.
2 blocks of Gilman closed for roundabout work through June
This round of work is expected to last for about two months, Caltrans said. The whole project is slated to be done next year, "weather permitting."
UPDATE: Deceased man found in bay ID'd as Vittorio Marianecci
Marianecci had been reported missing and was considered at-risk due to statements he made that indicated he was a danger to himself, SFPD said.
Man, 20, charged with shooting in Berkeley over video gaming
Police say the shooting was related to "trash talk" that stemmed from PlayStation video gaming online.
Man rescued after I-80 crash in Berkeley, fleeing into bay
The man "seemed intoxicated," witnesses said, and was "making suicidal statements."