Father blames son's fatal drug overdose on Santa Rita jail guards' negligence
Jonah Andrews was one of two people who died in Santa Rita this year, a marked drop from prior years. Since 2014, 47 inmates have died while in custody at Santa Rita, which has the highest-jail death rate in the Bay Area, according to an analysis by KTVU.
Jonah Andrews was one of two people who died in Santa Rita this year, a marked drop from prior years. Since 2014, 47 inmates have died while in custody at Santa Rita, which has the highest-jail death rate in the Bay Area, according to an analysis by KTVU.
Berkeley Police announce $50,000 reward in cold case
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that could help solve the shooting death 10 years ago of a Chilean man in Berkeley, police said Saturday.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that could help solve the shooting death 10 years ago of a Chilean man in Berkeley, police said Saturday.
Man charged with murder in UC Berkeley student's shooting death
The man suspected of killing a 19-year-old UC Berkeley student in June has been charged with murder Berkeley Police Department said on Monday.
The man suspected of killing a 19-year-old UC Berkeley student in June has been charged with murder Berkeley Police Department said on Monday.
Water main breaks leave 300 EBMUD customers without service overnight
Christopher Tritto said an EBMUD crew "may have over-pressurized the system in an area known to have old pipes."
Christopher Tritto said an EBMUD crew "may have over-pressurized the system in an area known to have old pipes."
Synagogue trash can, church set on fire in Berkeley
A woman was arrested for allegedly setting a plastic trash can on fire at the rear of a Jewish synagogue in Berkeley, police said Monday.
A woman was arrested for allegedly setting a plastic trash can on fire at the rear of a Jewish synagogue in Berkeley, police said Monday.
3-year-old filly euthanized after injuring leg at Golden Gate Fields race track
Snow Pack suffered the injury during Sunday's fourth race at the Berkeley Track, said Mike Marten, a spokesman for the California Horse Racing Board.
Snow Pack suffered the injury during Sunday's fourth race at the Berkeley Track, said Mike Marten, a spokesman for the California Horse Racing Board.
Man shot in Berkeley early Saturday
Police in Berkeley are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning and sent a man to the hospital.
Police in Berkeley are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning and sent a man to the hospital.
Berkeley police officer injured by robbery suspect
There was also an officer-involved shooting at the scene, although not many details are known yet.
There was also an officer-involved shooting at the scene, although not many details are known yet.
Suspects rob drug store and run over Berkeley police officer's foot
The robbery was reported Thursday at about 9:15 p.m. at the CVS store on Shattuck Avenue near Rose Street.
The robbery was reported Thursday at about 9:15 p.m. at the CVS store on Shattuck Avenue near Rose Street.
Someone set fire to Berkeley church after members put up Black Lives Matter banner
"Repent your ways. Black people are here to stay. We are not going anywhere," says Pastor McBride.
"Repent your ways. Black people are here to stay. We are not going anywhere," says Pastor McBride.
Rev. Michael McBride holds a news conference following an arson at The Way Church in Berkeley
The press conference was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
The press conference was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Berkeley filmmaker turns garage into powerful tribute for Black people killed by police
The mural includes the words “Black Lives Matter” painted at the top, and lists dozens of names.
The mural includes the words “Black Lives Matter” painted at the top, and lists dozens of names.
Berkeley police release surveillance photos of woman suspected of stealing car with puppy inside
The car was taken July 3 from a parking lot in the 1600 block of University Avenue.
The car was taken July 3 from a parking lot in the 1600 block of University Avenue.
Catering businesses being hit hard by pandemic
Hugh Groman of Hugh Groman catering in Berkeley spoke with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat on Mornings on Two about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his catering business.
Hugh Groman of Hugh Groman catering in Berkeley spoke with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat on Mornings on Two about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his catering business.
Three suspects arrested in armed robbery at Berkeley Dollar Tree store
Three people were arrested Tuesday following an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree store on San Pablo Avenue at Gilman Street, Berkeley police said.
Three people were arrested Tuesday following an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree store on San Pablo Avenue at Gilman Street, Berkeley police said.
Berkeley ends police traffic stops and sets goal of cutting police budget by half
The Berkeley City Council had recently approved a city budget that decreased police department spending by $9.2 million, or about 12% of the police budget.
The Berkeley City Council had recently approved a city budget that decreased police department spending by $9.2 million, or about 12% of the police budget.
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Berkeley considers stripping cops from traffic stops
It would be a drastic new approach to car stops in Berkeley. Instead of armed police officers pulling over bad drivers, city transportation workers would be the ones handing out tickets - and tackling a larger mandate.
It would be a drastic new approach to car stops in Berkeley. Instead of armed police officers pulling over bad drivers, city transportation workers would be the ones handing out tickets - and tackling a larger mandate.
COVID-19 support group brings attention to patients struggling relapses and months-long symptoms
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
Berkeley considers removing police from traffic stops
We do not believe that the public wants lax enforcement of those incidents by non-sworn individuals. Traffic stops are some of the most dangerous actions police officers take. What happens when the felon with an illegal gun gets pulled over by the parking police?” the police statement read, “Nothing good, we’re sure of that.”
We do not believe that the public wants lax enforcement of those incidents by non-sworn individuals. Traffic stops are some of the most dangerous actions police officers take. What happens when the felon with an illegal gun gets pulled over by the parking police?” the police statement read, “Nothing good, we’re sure of that.”