The Berkeley Scanner

The Berkeley Scanner is a standalone daily news source focused on reporting crime and public safety issues in Berkeley, California. Noticing police activity nearby? Smelling smoke? Hearing a helicopter? We’re here to uncover what’s going on. From earthquakes to power outages, we keep you informed with the latest news and essential updates. Additionally, we track significant cases as they move through the criminal justice system and report on the ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming Berkeley's methods of policing and fire safety in the future.

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Hit-and-run driver sends 3 elderly people to hospital

1 week ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

A hit-and-run crash sent three elderly people to Highland Hospital on Friday and closed southbound Adeline Street at the Berkeley-Oakland border. One of the patients, a woman in her 90s, was taken to Highland "Code 2" with a trauma activation, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner, while the others — a man in his late 70s and a woman in her early 80s — appeared to have less serious injuries, according to initial reports.
Berkeley domestic violence assault sends couple to hospital

1 week ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

Berkeley police are investigating a serious assault over the weekend that sent a young woman and her boyfriend to Highland Hospital, according to BPD and public records. A community member leaving Alta Bates Hospital on Saturday at about 7:10 a.m. called police when she saw a woman unconscious in the street on Ashby Avenue, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner.
Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: Hundreds turn out to rally

1 week ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

Hundreds of people took over a pedestrian bridge in Berkeley to speak out against the Trump administration Saturday, one of many 'No Kings' protests across the nation. Authorities said about 300 people gathered on the pedestrian bridge at University Avenue while another 100 rallied on the bridge at Gilman Street.
Person dead Friday in Berkeley after BART train collision

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

An individual was pronounced dead in Berkeley on Friday morning after being hit by a BART train, authorities report. BART said the individual entered the trackway at about 6:30 a.m. and was struck on the northbound tracks not far from the North Berkeley station. The Alameda County coroner's office is working to identify the decedent, BART said. No foul play is suspected. The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and located a BART train stopped on the tracks north of Hopkins Street.
Police oversight board to review Berkeley encampment arrest

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

A community group has asked the Police Accountability Board to investigate an arrest during last week's encampment cleanup on Harrison Street — which a federal judge ultimately blocked, citing due process violations. The group held a rally outside the Police Accountability Board (PAB) meeting Wednesday night, then gave public comment for more than an hour explaining why they thought review was warranted.
Berkeley police arrest 2 after Flock alert on stolen car

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

Berkeley police arrested two men from Richmond after getting a Flock alert about their stolen car Thursday afternoon, authorities report. The men fled from an officer who tried to stop them and tried to evade capture by hiding in a West Berkeley neighborhood, police said. Ultimately, officers found both men and witnesses identified them as the suspects, authorities said.
Homeless man found deceased outside in North Berkeley

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

A homeless man was found deceased outside near Solano Avenue in North Berkeley on Monday evening. Several readers asked for more information after seeing first responders at the scene. One woman said she saw what appeared to be a covered body on the ground on Colusa Avenue just north of Solano when she was walking her dog Monday evening. Police had taped off the sidewalk and multiple officers were parked at the scene. Send tips and photos to The Scanner.
Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

Citing concerns about disabilities, a federal judge has ordered the city of Berkeley to negotiate over the next two months with some residents of the Harrison Street homeless camp before it can clear the area for good. In his ruling Tuesday, Judge Edward Chen said the city must engage with up to 19 people who filed Americans with Disabilities Act claims seeking accommodations to help them leave the encampment or, potentially, stay indefinitely.
North Berkeley BART closed by possible train strike

2 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

A person was taken to the hospital Monday morning after possibly being struck by a BART train in Berkeley, authorities report. As of about 10:40 a.m., the North Berkeley BART station was closed due to the ongoing investigation. BART said there was a "major delay" as of about 10:30 a.m. on the Richmond line in all directions. " North Berkeley station is currently closed due to a medical emergency," BART said in a prepared statement.
Berkeley attic fire displaces local family

3 weeks ago | berkeleyscanner.com | Emilie Raguso

An attic fire over the weekend displaced a family from their northwest Berkeley home. A neighbor called 911 on Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. after seeing smoke coming from the eaves of the house, in the 1300 block of Hearst Avenue near Acton Street, the Berkeley Fire Department said. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the attic in the front of the building. At one point, flames could be seen blowing through the roof, authorities said.