Breaking: 2 people sustain major injuries in Bayer fire in Berkeley
One person who was initially trapped inside managed to get outside on their own shortly after 11:20 a.m., according to preliminary reports.
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UPDATE: Berkeley woman, 80, dies after cooking fire
The woman's robe appears to have caught on fire from an electric hot plate that was plugged in and sitting on the floor, authorities report.
Another power outage hits Berkeley during latest storm
Power outage reports began coming in to The Berkeley Scanner just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday as wind and rain picked up around the city.
After early-morning police chase into Berkeley, 1 arrested
The incident began around 4 a.m. when a group of people, who were armed and used multiple vehicles, burglarized a dispensary in Richmond.
Cyclist still unconscious after Nov. 25 crash on San Pablo
The cyclist had been eastbound on Virginia Street crossing San Pablo Avenue when a southbound driver struck him just after 7 p.m.
Berkeley police retail theft operation at REI nets 2 arrests
One of the men stole about $1,500 in goods and the other stole about $500 worth of property from REI, police said.
Possible gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley
The report came in around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Ashby Avenue and Acton Street, police said.