Berkeley slashes two safety net programs
A protest homeless encampment outside Berkeley’s Old City Hall in October 2024. A winter homeless shelter serving many…
Flock surveillance cameras threaten local democracies | The Soapbox
If you live in Berkeley, California — or in basically any American city — you are constantly under…
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Sunday morning collision near Fulton and Channing | Crime and Safety
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a vehicle collision near Fulton Street and Channing Way early Sunday morning, according…
Horrific rape rocks top California high school as 22-year-old charged with attack on teen victim
A 22-year-old man accused of dealing marijuana to local teenagers has been accused of the rape of a…
Berkeley animal shelter fire: Suspect’s dog was seized a day before
Dog beds, blankets, food bags, leashes and other donated pet supplies were destroyed or left unusable from smoke…
Ricardo Ruiz, shot by BPD in armed standoff, to be freed from jail
Berkeley police arrest Ricardo Ruiz on March 22, 2025, shortly after he activated his stun gun during an…
Berkeley budget proposal eliminates mental health response team, unhoused services amid $30 million deficit | Housing
Amid a massive $30 million budget deficit, the city of Berkeley unveiled a cost-cutting budget proposal that, if…
Berkeley animal shelter arson suspect arrested
Dog beds, blankets, food bags, leashes and other donated pet supplies were destroyed or left unusable from smoke…
Police arrest Central Berkeley murder victim’s boyfriend
Berkeley police were stationed outside 1988 California St. during a homicide investigation on May 30, 2026. Credit: Zac…
Berkeley police investigate city’s first homicide in 16 months
Berkeley police were stationed outside 1988 California St. during the investigation of a homicide on Saturday. Credit: Zac…
Woman found dead in Berkeley apartment complex
A woman in her 30s was found dead Saturday at an apartment complex in the 1900 block of…
Berkeley shelter murder suspect made racist threats, witness says
Marcel Dupree Jones, 37, was fatally shot in 2024 at the Ursula Sherman Village shelter, where he lived…