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'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal

'Shattered' forever: Family distraught over 8-year plea deal

A 14-time felon with 10 separate prison stints already, Claudell Moore elected not to address the court during last week's hearing.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 17, 2026
Man arrested after attempted rape of UC Berkeley student

Man arrested after attempted rape of UC Berkeley student

Police say Ahmad Lutfi, 34, lives in the apartment building near campus where the crimes took place.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 17, 2026
Update: Missing Cal student found dead in Lake Anza

Update: Missing Cal student found dead in Lake Anza

The Indian consulate in San Francisco has confirmed that the body found Saturday was missing UC Berkeley student Saketh Sreenivasaiah.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2026
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after crash near Ashby BART

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after crash near Ashby BART

Details were scant as of publication time.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2026
A stock photo of raccoons walking on concrete.

Crew targets Berkeley woman, 89, with rooftop raccoon scam

"I did nothing but shake for two days," the woman told TBS. "It finally came to me: My trust had been violated."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2026
Search continues for missing, at-risk UC Berkeley student

Search continues for missing, at-risk UC Berkeley student

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, 22, was reportedly upset about a relationship. He has been missing since Tuesday, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 12, 2026
Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments

Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments

"For the first time in months, Aquatic Park is now entirely encampment-free," the city said. Eight people agreed to move into motels.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 12, 2026

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