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Masked men with gun rob the Smokehouse in Berkeley

Masked men with gun rob the Smokehouse in Berkeley

Robberies in Berkeley are up 24% over this time last year, with about 310 robberies in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 26, 2023
Robbery attempt of Israeli flag at UC Berkeley rally for Palestine

Robbery attempt of Israeli flag at UC Berkeley rally for Palestine

It's the second attempted robbery during a Palestine rally of a student's Israeli flag since last week, campus officials told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 25, 2023
Berkeley sex crimes detectives ask for help to find victim

Berkeley sex crimes detectives ask for help to find victim

The victim, who appeared to be 16-18, was approached from behind and picked up by a man who reportedly licked her from her neck to her eye.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023
Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley

Update: The coroner's office identified the deceased man as 44-year-old Benjamin Alexandre De La Torre of Oakland.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023
Glen Avenue homicide wasn't random, court papers show

Glen Avenue homicide wasn't random, court papers show

In recent weeks, The Scanner was able to track down court records that shed some light on the 2020 homicide for the first time.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023
Berkeley High Spirit Day: Fights downtown, teenager hurt

Berkeley High Spirit Day: Fights downtown, teenager hurt

One parent said the argument may have begun as a verbal dispute over egging and that the injured teen may have been punched in the head.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023
Berkeley BART arrest delays Richmond line trains

Berkeley BART arrest delays Richmond line trains

Police said the incident began as a theft at Target but escalated when the suspect ran into downtown Berkeley BART and jumped onto the tracks.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023

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