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Man collapses, dies outside North Berkeley Safeway

Man collapses, dies outside North Berkeley Safeway

A passerby saw the man on the ground struggling to get up and called 911 for help. BFD attempted life-saving efforts but was unsuccessful.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 27, 2023
How many police does Berkeley need? New analysis to find out

How many police does Berkeley need? New analysis to find out

Despite ongoing recruitment efforts, the Berkeley Police Department is experiencing an "unprecedented staffing crisis."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 27, 2023
'Failing' Berkeley fire station alert system needs $1.6M fix

'Failing' Berkeley fire station alert system needs $1.6M fix

The system "frequently malfunctions which causes delays in the dispatch of responders, or responders completely missing a notification."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 27, 2023
Driver charged with hit-and-run injury crash in Berkeley

Driver charged with hit-and-run injury crash in Berkeley

Witnesses followed the driver, Misty Bancroft, until police arrived to arrest her, court papers show.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 27, 2023
Police arrest kidnapping, sex crime suspect near UC Berkeley

Police arrest kidnapping, sex crime suspect near UC Berkeley

Police arrested Wilmer Guerra Peña, 28, on suspicion of kidnapping to commit a sex crime, assault with intent to commit rape and other crimes.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 26, 2023
Berkeley warehouse fire keeps BFD busy Sunday night

Berkeley warehouse fire keeps BFD busy Sunday night

Firefighters had to force entry into the 12,000-square-foot warehouse.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 26, 2023
Victim families slam Pamela Price: 'They didn’t fight for us'

Victim families slam Pamela Price: 'They didn’t fight for us'

"There are so many families like us," said Teresita Mendoza. "If we all come together, we can do something."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 25, 2023

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