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 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. MORE: https://t.co/dn36KdedUh

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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. MORE:
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BREAKING: Berkeley police are investigating a body found in an apartment building Saturday. The Scanner is the first to report this news. MORE: https://t.co/VaCxZs0Lpc

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A man trying to sell a piece of jewelry was robbed at gunpoint in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood Thursday evening. MORE: https://t.co/F9kqJgEDl0

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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. MORE: https://t.co/hYXrmV1pSe

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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. MORE: https://t.co/mdvzyyKJVb

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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. MORE: https://t.co/H8ARynbQLp

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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. MORE: https://t.co/Lc4yKXDrZo

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Elevated fire weather conditions continue through Thursday. Afternoons will be the time frame of most concern when relative humidity is lowest and winds are strongest with gusts up to 30 mph across ridgelines and through gaps and passes. Do your part to be one less spark! #CAwx

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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 the budget, which is set to shake things up, prompting layoffs and program cuts. MORE: https://t.co/JXrDRO19KF

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@mhoeft The $4M estimate was for the total amount paid annually to the city and school district combined - not property taxes alone. But we'll continue to try to find this info.

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PG&E plans to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) activations for portions of Alameda County as early as May 17, 2026. Please prepare now and learn how to best get ready for potential outages this fire season:

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PG&E planea iniciar activaciones de cortes de energía por seguridad pública (PSPS) para partes del Condado de Alameda tan pronto como el 17 de mayo de 2026. Prepárese ahora y aprenda cómo prepararse mejor para posibles cortes de energía:

https://t.co/o1zpDDmfyk

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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: https://t.co/mmKw6rcZls

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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: https://t.co/mmKw6rcZls

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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. MORE: https://t.co/cwcqtEIpX9

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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. MORE: https://t.co/CPb7bC019f

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Join @berkeleypolice for a cup of coffee and conversation with local officers and community members + meet Berkeley CareBridge program partners and learn more about the work underway! ☕ 🚓

Wednesday, May 20 | 9 - 11 am
1761 University Avenue

More Info: https://t.co/swVRcM7MMT

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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. MORE: https://t.co/mderIkRO6m

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A months-long saga ended Thursday with Berkeley voting to keep its contract with @Flock_Safety, but only for license plate cameras. Police had hoped to add tools to their Flock contract this year, not continue the old one. That's not what happened. MORE: https://t.co/JH3sm3N64Q

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A months-long saga ended Thursday with Berkeley voting to keep its contract with @Flock_Safety, but only for license plate cameras. Police had hoped to add tools to their Flock contract this year, not continue the old one. That's not what happened. MORE: https://t.co/JH3sm3N64Q