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Berkeley District 1 race: Wrubel takes 55-vote lead

Berkeley District 1 race: Wrubel takes 55-vote lead

Friday's update showed Daria Wrubel ahead with 50.49% to Babitt's 49.51%.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

The DA's office has charged Nickolaus Messina with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run causing death.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
4-vehicle crash on Marin leaves 1 with minor injuries

4-vehicle crash on Marin leaves 1 with minor injuries

The crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Marin Avenue, near Spruce Street.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2026
TikTok meeting leads to child sex crime charges

TikTok meeting leads to child sex crime charges

Police arrested Raymond Pearce, who is homeless, at Telegraph and Durant avenues.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2026
Police: Man used shoe cameras to film women near UC Berkeley

Police: Man used shoe cameras to film women near UC Berkeley

Police say Noah Stein visited the neighborhood more than 40 times in recent weeks. Investigators believe there may be other victims.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2026
Tight District 1 contest; Tregub, Humbert ahead other races

Tight District 1 contest; Tregub, Humbert ahead other races

Two of Berkeley's ballot measures remain too close to call.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2026
Police: DUI driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run

Police: DUI driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run

Nickolaus Messina, 66, of Oakland faces allegations of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2026

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