BREAKING: Authorities have charged Demarcus Jones with the murder of a Berkeley woman, triggering the release of grisly new details Thursday in court papers. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

BREAKING: A shooting in West Berkeley damaged a vehicle on Wednesday night. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

SCOOP: Berkeley police have arrested a suspect following a murder investigation that began over the weekend, according to police and public records. A woman was killed. Police have not said how. Here's the latest.

Berkeley's 911 center has a 70%-80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes a new system that aids dispatchers, by telling them what questions to ask, will help.

BREAKING: Berkeley police are investigating a body found in an apartment building Saturday. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

A man trying to sell a piece of jewelry was robbed at gunpoint in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood Thursday evening.

Reed McNally Geritz was found dead outside in Berkeley last month. The night before, residents saw him on the ground but didn't call for help because they thought he was sleeping. We set out to learn more.

SCOOP: The Solano Stroll could "cease to exist" in Berkeley without significant city support — estimated at $300,000 over two years, records show. Organizers say they may have to hold the event in Albany alone this year if they can't find a solution to the funding shortfall.

Police say Anthony Kerman returned to Berkeley about 24 hours after taking $2,400 in coats from the North Face outlet store. He was wearing one of the stolen coats when BPD pulled him over, authorities say.

Days before one of the year's biggest meets, Berkeley High announced that its longtime head Track & Field coach no longer ran the program. His departure was "effective immediately," no reason provided. Here's what we know so far. We're working to learn more.

Berkeley revenues are growing, but not fast enough to keep up with expenses, prompting a shift in how the city builds its budget. Today's story is a deep dive into Berkeley's budget, which is set to shake things up, prompting layoffs and program cuts.

Three months ago today, we asked for help to "Bring News Back to Albany." And you showed up! In the end, we raised nearly $65,000, exceeding our goal. Here's what happens next: www.albanyscanner.com/2026/05/17/e...

The contents of a garbage truck caught fire Saturday morning, filling the air with smoke and causing the truck to dump its load in one of Berkeley's busiest neighborhoods.

EXCLUSIVE: We dug into the latest information about Newsom's new earmark for the Golden Gate Fields park plan to bring you the most comprehensive report out there. Much of this information has not been reported elsewhere.

Berkeley is poised to seek a major cash infusion from the state for two high-profile supportive housing projects, at North Berkeley BART and People's Park. We have the latest.

A months-long saga ended Thursday night with Berkeley voting to keep its contract with Flock Safety, but only for license plate cameras. Berkeley police had hoped to add new tools to their Flock contract this year, not just continue the old one. That's not what happened.

A months-long saga ended Thursday night with Berkeley voting to keep its contract with Flock Safety, but only for license plate cameras. Berkeley police had hoped to add new tools to their Flock contract this year, not just continue the old one. That's not what happened.

A woman is facing criminal charges in connection with multiple cases after police caught her at a UC Berkeley construction site with burglary plans, authorities say. Two men with her got away, police said, after they brandished a gun at a runner on a fire trail.

Firefighters in Berkeley, Albany and other East Bay cities may soon have a live burn facility to practice critical skills, thanks to a $500,000 federal grant announced Tuesday. Story by @frannydink.bsky.social for The Berkeley Scanner.

In today's op-ed, Berkeley City Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain why they support Flock cameras and technologies for Berkeley. The vote comes Thursday.

Ricardo Ruiz, a Trump activist who's been jailed for a year after clashing with Berkeley police, is seeking release on mental health grounds. Ruiz previously denied he was mentally ill, which was confirmed by multiple assessments. He changed course on the eve of trial.

UPDATE: The man found deceased on a Berkeley sidewalk Thursday has been identified as Reed McNally Geritz, 37, of Berkeley. No sign of foul play, police said.

A man in his 30s was found deceased on a Berkeley sidewalk on Thursday morning, authorities report.

UPDATE: Berkeley police reopened Shattuck Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. after determining that the beeping suitcase was due to a smoke alarm.

Berkeley police have closed the 1700 block of Shattuck Avenue in North Berkeley to investigate a "suspicious suitcase" making beeping noises, authorities report.

A woman in her 70s sustained major injuries Wednesday morning when a driver struck her in North Berkeley, authorities report. The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.

Berkeley police arrested an armed man Saturday while searching for robbery suspects near Strawberry Creek Park, authorities say. He caught officers' attention because he matched a robbery suspect's distinct description but, as it turned out, was not part of that crime, BPD said.

An electric vehicle battery fire sent "toxic smoke" into a Berkeley neighborhood this week, prompting a shelter-in-place alert for residents.

A 20-year-old UC Berkeley student was arrested Thursday after slashing her boyfriend, a fellow Cal student, in the back this week, authorities report.

We have just one week left to raise $22,000 to help launch Albany Scanner, thanks to a generous matching pool. "Let’s make sure Albany does not leave its news and history behind," says local historian Karen Sorensen.

Two people, likely there for days, were found deceased in a car at Aquatic Park in West Berkeley over the weekend, authorities report.

A deceased man was found in the bushes on the UC Berkeley campus Wednesday afternoon, authorities report. There were no obvious signs of foul play, UCPD said.

UPDATE: A UC Berkeley student died outside a Cal housing complex Tuesday night due to an apparent fall. He has been identified as William Yi Lu, 21, of Berkeley.

Authorities are investigating a fatality near UC Berkeley campus housing Tuesday night. As of publication time, few details were available.

In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station 4 in the Berkeley Hills — proposals put forward as part of Berkeley's plan to deal with a hefty deficit.

A driver who plowed into a pedestrian in Berkeley this month, causing serious injuries, is now in custody despite fleeing the scene, authorities report.

A man on an e-bike was taken to the hospital after colliding with a car Friday in northwest Berkeley.

SCOOP: Authorities have discovered Native American remains at the future home of UC Berkeley's new beach volleyball complex, The Scanner has learned. The bones "do not appear to be connected to any crime," UC Berkeley police said Thursday in response to a Scanner inquiry.

EXCITING NEWS: We've lined up an $11,000 match to "Bring News Back to Albany." Raising the full match now will bring in $22,000 to hire the reporters we need to write the stories Albany has been missing. Join us!

Hundreds of volunteers showed up Saturday in the Berkeley Hills to help make the neighborhood safer from wildfire. Who knew defensible space could be so much fun? Our contributor Kate Darby Rauch was there.

BREAKING: Berkeley's new budget plan is out, with 38 filled positions, and 100 vacant ones, slated for cuts. Here's the city announcement and the full plan, released at 5 p.m. Our analysis is forthcoming.

EXCLUSIVE: Berkeley police staffing has reached record lows again, with smaller patrol teams, more open beats and potentially dozens of vacant officer positions on the chopping block. The city's new "budget reduction plan" — which includes major police and fire cuts — is due out this week.

Berkeley police are investigating a shooting that wounded one person Thursday night. It's the first injury shooting of the year.

Today is #LocalNewsDay — and @berkeleyscanner.com is asking Berkeley to show up for local journalism. 🧵

EXCLUSIVE: Rashi Kesarwani, the two-term City Council rep for northwest Berkeley, will not run again. In an in-depth interview with The Scanner, she shared insights from her time in office, including lessons learned and hopes for the future.

Police in Berkeley closed part of Adeline Street to investigate a hit-and-run collision that sent a pedestrian to the hospital Tuesday night.

SCOOP: A naked man with a shotgun who ran into the Berkeley Tesla repair shop was tackled by an officer after charging at him Monday, authorities report. People inside were afraid there was an active shooter, police said.

Berkeley can remove its last large homeless encampment, but it must replace any "survival gear" it destroys and try to preserve camper property, a federal judge has ruled. Going forward, said U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, campers must also get more space for their belongings.

EXCLUSIVE: Two men are facing felonies after trying to take over the bank account of a Berkeley man with Alzheimer's disease, according to court papers.

Albany made headlines this week with the announcement that Golden Gate Fields may one day become a park — but Albany had no homegrown news site to cover it. Help us change that!