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Berkeley Hills fire: 'One of the scariest 30 minutes of my life'

Berkeley Hills fire: 'One of the scariest 30 minutes of my life'

The fire burned through two homes and took out a gas meter as well as a power line. Five people were displaced, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 19, 2026
E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driver

E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driver

Police said the e-scooter rider was at fault because she should not have been in the crosswalk.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2026
Felony gun charges filed after Berkeley garbage dispute

Felony gun charges filed after Berkeley garbage dispute

Derek Hendricks was already facing domestic violence charges in two other cases, court records show. He is no longer in custody.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2026
Man charged with gun crimes after Grizzly Peak gunfire

Man charged with gun crimes after Grizzly Peak gunfire

An officer saw Johan Loaiza "throw a firearm down the hill," according to charging papers. Police later found the gun.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 17, 2026
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Witnesses said he hit the windshield and flew 10 feet into the air, according to early reports.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2026
Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police

Sexual battery charge filed after arrest by UC Berkeley police

Officers with the University of California Police Department arrested Joshua Van Deventer last week, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2026
Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect

Berkeley SWAT team arrests San Pablo homicide suspect

Berkeley PD's Special Response Team arrested a 22-year-old man this week in connection with a San Pablo homicide case.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2026

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