The Berkeley Scanner

Authoritative news about public safety and politics in Berkeley, California. Founder: @emraguso, 2017 @SPJ_NorCal journalist of the year.

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I was just turned away from an announced press conference with elected @AlamedaCountyDA Pamela Price. Every other member of the media who came was let in without any checking of credentials. @FACoalition @rcfp @SPJ_NorCal

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SCOOP: Berkeley police arrested a 15-year-old girl Thursday after two violent attacks on women downtown, including one during last week's "Unity Week" disturbances. MORE: https://t.co/IV45hh0PIA

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BREAKING: A fire at the Berkeley Police Department prompted an evacuation Wednesday evening, with emergency calls being routed to Alameda County. MORE: https://t.co/nwYHDAgboe

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A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after his car flipped over during a collision in downtown Berkeley, authorities report. MORE: https://t.co/J0nZvVOdVE

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BREAKING: Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a 2- to 3-acre vegetation fire on top of Panoramic Hill in Berkeley, authorities said Tuesday. MORE: https://t.co/Z0PZ8n10E9

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East Bay park officials are set to vote Tuesday on a deal to acquire Golden Gate Fields "as-is," without environmental testing before the $175 million purchase. MORE: https://t.co/iSKqALsdEE

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An autistic student sustained a concussion after a group attack in downtown Berkeley on Friday, one of several reports of violence as Berkeley High's Unity Week wrapped up. Police are investigating. MORE: https://t.co/kFrYKhIljr

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More than 6,000 PG&E customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties will likely get their power back sooner than expected following a planned outage this week related to high winds. MORE: https://t.co/TRgzoIsucW

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Berkeley police arrested a man who punched an 18-year-old UC Berkeley student in the stomach for no reason Wednesday night near Telegraph Avenue, authorities report. MORE: https://t.co/l5Dymu1xCd

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BREAKING: A local bomb team has been called in to investigate suspicious items left on an Amtrak train in Berkeley on Wednesday evening, authorities report. MORE: https://t.co/J63VHrDuGZ @Amtrak @511SFBay

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More than 2,000 PG&E customers in Berkeley may have their power cut Thursday due to a "potential dry offshore wind event." MORE: https://t.co/sn3jenET0r

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SCOOP: The man police say struck two grandparents visiting from Barcelona in a Berkeley crosswalk last week has been arrested. Here's what we know. MORE: https://t.co/ZWbfw5ooVd

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A fire caused substantial damage at a South Berkeley home Sunday night, displacing at least one resident. The fire department is investigating. MORE: https://t.co/9nzZtCSPX3

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A man has been arrested after robbing a young Berkeley woman on her way home Monday and striking her in the face, according to police. MORE: https://t.co/3C16WBkOCC

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@justingrantjg Bryn Walker is the clothing brand. The couple was Michelle Min (or Walker) and Bryan Walker.

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Neighbors have identified the married couple found deceased outside their Oakland home on Panoramic Hill on Friday as Michelle and Bryan Walker. MORE: https://t.co/SLwkEzn5py

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BREAKING: A driver fled after striking two elderly pedestrians in Berkeley on Wednesday night, causing major injuries, according to preliminary reports. MORE: https://t.co/CmaWvM2AzR

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Berkeley leaders may restrict homeless encampments near preschools following neighborhood outcry over new tents and disruptions on Camelia Street. MORE: https://t.co/Dw3hVx13nb

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An armed man was arrested after trying to shove a passenger onto the BART tracks in downtown Berkeley on Saturday night, according to a witness and police. MORE: https://t.co/NLZLVZ9hta

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BREAKING: Authorities are trying to help a person in crisis on the University Avenue overpass above Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Monday. MORE: https://t.co/oR5DUIzZon

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@morningfog15 I'm working to find out - thank you!