SSan Francisco Read More San Francisco consulate confirms death in US incidentFebruary 15, 2026 The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the body of the…
OOakland Read More Is police accountability in Berkeley under threat?February 14, 2026 Police Accountability Board staff and members in attendance during a Feb. 11, 2026 meeting include (L-R) Jose Murillo,…
OOakland Read More Berkeley Tesla stun gun waver, shot in later standoff, exoneratedFebruary 14, 2026 Berkeley police arrest Ricardo Ruiz on March 22 shortly after he activated his stun gun during an an…
OOakland Read More Killer takes 8-year plea deal in 2022 Southwest Berkeley shootingFebruary 12, 2026 Claudel Moore, shown in his 2022 booking photo, pleaded no-contest to voluntary manslaughter in Josh Fisher’s death. Credit:…
OOakland Read More City Council fires head of Berkeley’s civilian police oversight officeFebruary 10, 2026 Berkeley is firing its top civilian police oversight official. Mayor Adena Ishii confirmed Hansel Aguilar’s dismissal Monday night,…
OOakland Read More Woman charged in January South Berkeley apartment shootingFebruary 7, 2026 Police arrested a Southern California woman this week in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in…
OOakland Read More Woman pronounced dead after structure fire in West Berkeley | Crime and SafetyFebruary 5, 2026 A woman was pronounced dead on the scene after a structure fire in West Berkeley. The Berkeley Fire…
OOakland Read More A new year of investigations into UC Berkeley | CampusFebruary 3, 2026 President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, which many higher education leaders awaited anxiously just over a year ago, began…
OOakland Read More Berkeley could loosen rules on pepper spray, tear gas, smokeFebruary 2, 2026 A City Council committee endorsed loosening reporting requirements when police use pepper spray. Credit: Emilie Raguso Some city…
OOakland Read More Two Berkeley Police Accountability Board members quit in protestJanuary 31, 2026 The last two original Police Accountability Board members resigned in protest, saying the board’ work has been ignored.…
OOakland Read More Public safety committee greenlights changes to reporting practices for pepper spray use | City GovernmentJanuary 30, 2026 Berkeley City Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the removal of the Berkeley Police Department’s pepper spray reporting…
OOakland Read More Picric acid stash prompted North Berkeley shelter order MondayJanuary 28, 2026 Berkeley police and firefighters asked several Thousand Oaks residents to shelter in place or leave the area while…