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Police shooting: Man drove toward cop, detainee, BPD says

Police shooting: Man drove toward cop, detainee, BPD says

Dispatch audio sheds light on what took place and seems consistent with a police narrative released Monday night.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 7, 2023
Berkeley police shooting leaves man dead

Berkeley police shooting leaves man dead

TBS was the first news outlet to report this incident.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2023
BPD shares video of fatal police shooting at Toyota in Albany

BPD shares video of fatal police shooting at Toyota in Albany

Police warned that the video footage "is disturbing and contains graphic material. Viewer discretion is advised."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 3, 2023
Berkeley High to hold school safety meeting with top officials

Berkeley High to hold school safety meeting with top officials

In recent weeks, there were reports of guns on campus, which resulted in the arrest of two students.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2023
Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

"By the time I realized what was going on, she had made off with my underpants," one UC student said.
By Guest Contributor Nov 2, 2023
Man, 20, caught on UC Berkeley campus after robbery attempt

Man, 20, caught on UC Berkeley campus after robbery attempt

The arrest comes amid a robbery spike, with reports up 29% over last year. Two late-night shops were also robbed at gunpoint this week.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2023
Halloween hit-and-run sends boy to hospital with broken leg

Halloween hit-and-run sends boy to hospital with broken leg

Authorities said the boy was trick-or-treating with his parents when he ran out between two parked cars and was struck by a driver who kept going.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2023

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