Berkeley Police Schedules DUI Checkpoint For Thursday

"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," police said.

A Prescribed Burn Is Taking Place At Angel Island This Week. Here's What To Know

The Bay Area may smell a little smoky through Wednesday.

Berkeley Begins Clearing Longtime Homeless Encampment As Appeals Made In Emergency Hearing

Police tape and cruisers created a perimeter on Eighth Street as officers moved through the encampment, creating a massive disturbance.

UC Berkeley Law School Deliberately Discriminated Against White, Asian Applicants, Federal Probe Finds

Federal officials said data revealed the school favored Black applicants.

Woman Accused Of Trying To Kill 8 Officers During Mental Health Check In Richmond

One officer was wounded during the shooting, police said.

Victim In Deadly El Cerrito Plaza Shooting Was Targeted In Marijuana Robbery Plot: Police

Police say the suspects intended to rob the victim of marijuana

Officer Shot While Responding To Richmond Mental Health Check

The suspect barricaded themselves inside a home after shooting the officer, authorities said.

East Bay Freeway Shooting Wounds Driver, Closes Freeway: CHP

The driver was hospitalized and is recovering, police said.

Ex-Cal Softball Coach Pressured Player Into Sexual Relationship: Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed in Alameda County accuses the ex-coach of coercing the player and retaliating against them, a Berkeleyside report states.

Suspect Arrested In Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Beloved 81-Year-Old Richmond Man

Police say they arrested the suspect on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter and driving with a suspended license.

Suspect Vandalizes Mural Honoring Immigrants In Berkeley: Police

Police say they're not taking this case "lightly" at a time when residents may be worried they'll be targeted for their identity or origin.

Weapon Found, Arrest Made After Woman Kidnapped In East Oakland, Police Say

Police in Oakland made an arrest and recovered a weapon after officers said a woman was kidnapped in East Oakland on Tuesday.

Teen Arrested After Biting, Stabbing Father In Berkeley: Police

The teen was arrested on suspicion of several crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon, police said.

Man Charged With Murder For Fire That Killed 4 Relatives In Richmond: DA

Authorities say Sergio Ivan Rivera-Vega, 32, intentionally started a fire that killed four family members.

Lookout Arrested In Deadly El Cerrito Shopping Center Shooting: Police

Police say they're still looking for the shooter.

'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires

Cash, a K9 with the Richmond Police Department, retired after several years with the department.

Suspects Follow Cash Couriers From Oakland To San Mateo In Apparent Robbery Attempt: Police

Police said three people were followed after picking up a large amount of cash from a cannabis dispensary before seeking help.

Relative Intentionally Set Fire That Killed 3 Family Members In Richmond: Police

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson causing great bodily injury, according to police.

Berkeley Police Offer $50K Reward For Decade-Old Unsolved Homicide Case

Alex Goodwin, Jr. died in 2016 after he was found unresponsive outside his family's home near Mabel and Burnett streets near San Pablo Park

Reward Offered To Find Killer Who Shot Aspiring Rapper In Berkeley

Alex Goodwin Jr. was killed ten years ago, according to police, who appealed to the public for help solving the murder.

2 Dead, Including Child, In Suspicious East Bay House Fire: Report

Police are investigating the blaze as a homicide, according to a KTVU report.

Double Stabbing Leaves One Dead In Richmond; Suspect At-Large: Police

The suspect remains at large.

Man Found Guilty Of Torching Jewish Scroll In Berkeley: DA

A jury found the defendant guilty of arson, authorities said on Tuesday.

Toxic Pollution Closes East Bay School Weeks Before Classes Start

The temporary closure was announced on Monday.

Mother And Son Arrested In Berkeley Shooting That Left Woman Seriously Injured: Police

Police say the mother helped her 19-year-old son flee after he shot his ex-girlfriend in the face.

Suspects In Berkeley Auto Theft Ring Arrested; Dozens Of Vehicles Stripped For Parts

Cars stripped for parts stolen in Berkeley are seen next to the railroad tracks between 50th and 66th avenues in Oakland.

Dozens Of Cars Found In Chop Shop During Berkeley Auto Theft Investigation: Police

Detectives found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts at the illegal business.

Campus Police Releases Photo Of Suspect In UC Berkeley Burglaries

Police say the suspect stole unattended electronics from multiple buildings on campus.

'Prolific' Bay Area Ice Cream Thief Arrested: Police

The suspect was arrested last month and charged with one count of grand theft and eight misdemeanor counts of petty theft, police said.

Man Hospitalized After Being Beaten, Robbed By Teens In Berkeley: Report

The three boys were taken into custody on suspicion of robbery, according to a Berkeley Scanner report.

Convicted Georgia Murderer Found In East Bay After Skipping BART Fare: Officials

The man was convicted in Georgia of killing a transgender woman, according to a Georgia news site.

Horse Trainer Accused Of Sexually Abusing 14-Year-Old At East Bay Stables: Report

The 37-year-old trainer is facing 21 felony charges, including possessing child pornography, according to an East Bay Times report.

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing East Bay Canoer

"The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one," a search and rescue mission coordinator said.

Attempted Rape Suspect Cornered And Attacked Woman On Berkeley Elevator: Police

The 40-year-old was charged Tuesday with several crimes.

Berkeley Police Cracks Down On Speeding Drivers

"Slowing down is a simple, effective way to prevent tragedies on our roads," police said.

Gunman Abducts Woman During Violent Kidnapping Investigation In East Bay

Police say an armed suspect pistol-whipped a woman, forced her into a sedan, and drove away from East Oakland.

July 4th Road Closures In Berkeley. What To Know

City officials say the closures are to help keep Berkeley safe.

3 Arrested After Fireworks Investigation Leads Berkeley Officers To Ghost Gun

Police took the arrest as an opportunity to remind people that fireworks are illegal in Berkeley.

'Betrayal Of Trust': Ex-Berkeley Teacher Gets Prison For Sexually Abusing Student

Prosecutors say the teacher exploited his position to commit the crimes

UC Berkeley Student Killed In Crash On Bay Area Interstate: CHP

Friends remembered the 35-year-old mother as a first-generation college student dedicated to helping others.