The Berkeley Scanner

05/30/2026

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

An officer at the scene confirmed only that they were working on something "serious."

05/30/2026

A man trying to sell a piece of jewelry was robbed at gunpoint in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood Thursday evening.

The robbery took place during a sale arranged on social media, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

05/29/2026

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.

Geritz was found dead on a Berkeley sidewalk 28 days ago. He had a heart condition but, for now, cause of death remains pending.

05/28/2026

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 if they can't find a solution to the funding shortfall.

Organizers say security measures, including street barricades, have driven up costs and may threaten the event's survival.

05/27/2026

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.

Police say Anthony Kerman returned to Berkeley about 24 hours after taking $2,400 in coats from the North Face outlet store.

05/21/2026

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. We're working to learn more.

"Where the district could improve is awareness of what coach-athlete conduct should look like," one parent said Wednesday.

05/19/2026

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 Berkeley's budget, which is set to shake things up, prompting layoffs and program cuts.

Faced with a persistent structural deficit, Berkeley is trying to figure out how to live within its means — while upholding its values.

05/17/2026

Three months ago today, we asked for help to "Bring News Back to Albany." The community showed up! In the end, we raised nearly $65,000, exceeding our goal. Here's what happens next: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/05/17/editors-desk/albany-scanner-raises-nearly-65k-for-news-site-launch/

05/16/2026

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.

The incident unfolded at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street on Saturday morning. Many readers shared photos and tips with TBS.