Home Repair Sabotage Scheme Bilking Bay Area Homeowners, Police Warn

The scam involves "high-pressure tactics" and promises of home repairs, police said

Serial Catalytic Converter Thief Leads Officers On Chase Through Berkeley: Police

The suspect nearly crashed into officers while trying to get away, police said.

Burglar Caught With Hundreds Of Pieces Of Stolen Mail In Berkeley: Police

Officers found the suspect with a U.S. Postal Service master key, police said.

Man Tried To Rape Woman At Apartment Near UC Berkeley: Police

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, false imprisonment and sexual battery, police said.

​Body Of Missing UC Berkeley Student Found In Lake

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student, had been last seen on Tuesday in the 1700 block of Dwight Way, according to police.

Ex-UC Berkeley Student, Tech Start-Up Founder Accused Of Defrauding Investors Out Of Millions

The 26-year-old faces securities fraud and wire fraud charges, among others.

Man Filmed, Uploaded Sexual Assault Of Minor In Bay Area Online: Police

The victim is believed to have been under the age of 14 when the assault happened, police said.

Early Morning Warehouse Fire Breaks Out Near Interstate 80 In Berkeley

The building, located near the old Berkeley Forge & Tool, was engulfed in flames, firefighters said.

'Volatile' Chemicals Prompt Shelter-In-Place Order In Berkeley Neighborhood: Officials

Officials advised residents to leave by 10:30 a.m. or shelter in place.

Person Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Berkeley: Officials

The person had been trespassing along the railroad tracks when they were hit, Union Pacific officials said.

Bay Area Serial Rape Suspect Arrested In Connection To 7 Assaults: Police

The man's arrest stems from a series of kidnappings and sexual assaults spanning four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008.

Bay Area Artist Is 'Paying It Forward' By Donating To Community Relief Fund

Vallejo's LaRussell received a large donation from an NBA star and is deciding to use the funds to help people pay their bills this month.

East Bay Man Accused Of Trafficking Minor Using Snapchat: Police

The suspect was arrested at his East Bay home on New Year's Eve, according to police.

Oakland Police Investigate 2 Separate Deadly Shootings On New Year's Day 2026

Officers were called to the 2700 block of East 20th Street, between 27th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, following a ShotSpot activation.

Person Of Interest In East Bay IHOP Slaying Shoots Self At Police Station: Report

The man has been hospitalized in critical condition, police said.

Bay Area School Site Supervisor Accused Of Blackmailing Student Into Sex Acts

The man has since been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes, police said.

Beloved French Bulldog Still Missing After Armed Dognapping Suspect Arrested In East Bay

SFPD arrested a suspect in the snatch-and-run theft of a French bulldog, but the investigation into Hank's whereabouts continues.

Suspect Arrested In Theft Of Hank The Bulldog, But Pup Still Missing

Hank the bulldog was stolen in front of his owner about 11:44 p.m. on Dec. 10, in the 400 block of Castro Street, according to San Francisco

Man Shot 9 Years Ago In Oaklad Dies

No arrest has been announced in the case.

Woman Shot In East Bay During Argument With Man Walking A Pit Bull: Report

The woman told police she was shot in the leg after getting into a confrontation with a man walking a dog on her way to the BART station.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled For Thursday In Berkeley

The checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Shattuck Avenue and Parker Street, according to the Berkeley Police Department.

Family Of Berkeley Student Who Drowned At Party Sues Fraternity: Report

The student was attending a party at a frat in November when he drowned, according to authorities.

Armed Man Arrested After Trying To Follow Bartender Home: Berkeley PD

Police say they found crack cocaine, gloves, a stolen gun, a knife and a taser in the suspect's car.

Police Seek 'Person Of Interest' In Fatal Shooting Of East Bay Man

Josue Cornejo, 23, was fatally shot in Richmond last month, and police say his killer is still at large.

3 Arrested In Bay Area On Suspicion Of Buying Alcohol For Minors

The operation was part of ABC's "Decoy Shoulder Tap Program," an enforcement program that aims to decrease underage drinking.

Authorities ID UC Berkeley Student Who Died After Drowning At Frat Party: Report

The student was found drowning in a pool during a party at an off-campus fraternity on Friday, Nov. 14, authorities previously said.

Bay Area Officers Detain Minors Playing With BB Gun At Gunpoint: Police

"We are glad this incident was resolved without anyone being injured, but it underscores an important message," police said.

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Man Found Masturbating Outside Berkeley High School Arrested: Police

The San Leandro man was taken into custody in connection with the crime, police said.

Man Taken Into Custody In Connection With Kidnapping Of Ex-Girlfriend And 3 Children

The man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, domestic violence and evading police, authorities said.

'There's An Emptiness In My Heart': Family Mourns 23-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Richmond

Josue Cornejo's family is left to wonder if their son was killed for his beloved yellow jacket just blocks from home.

UC Berkeley Student Found Drowning At Large Frat Party Dies: Police

"The harm felt by this tragic loss is profound," the Berkeley Police Department said.

'Consensual' Kidnapping Causes Scare On UC Berkeley Campus

Police said there was no crime and that the kidnapping was unfounded.

UC Berkeley Student Hospitalized After Drowning At Fraternity

The student was found in a pool at an off-campus fraternity Friday, according to a news report.

1 Killed In Bay Area Shooting: Police

The shooting happened Monday morning in Richmond, police said.

Beloved Football Coach Dies After Being Shot On Bay Area College Campus: Police

Police said they have arrested a suspect and that this was a targeted incident.

Legendary Coach Shot At Bay Area College: Police

Police placed the school on lockdown and reported there was an active shooter on the campus.

Police Investigate Sexual Assault Near UC Berkeley Campus

The assault happened during the early hours of Saturday morning, police said.

Man Accused Of Watching Women Shower At UC Berkeley Sorority House, Stealing Food

He was charged Thursday with several crimes, including burglary and prowling, police said.

Bay Area Woman Scammed Out Of Life Savings After Receiving Call Saying She Missed Jury Duty

"I didn't want to believe that there are people out there who could be this evil and do something like this," she said.