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Dana Rivers sentenced to life in prison without parole

Dana Rivers sentenced to life in prison without parole

The judge called the murders "the most depraved crime that I’ve handled in the criminal justice field in 33 years."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2023
Berkeley OKs new surveillance cameras to help solve crime

Berkeley OKs new surveillance cameras to help solve crime

They will be mounted at 10 key intersections where authorities hope they will be more likely to record people entering and exiting Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2023
DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness

DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness

After the hearing, a judge is set to decide whether to dismiss the case against Phong Tran or order him to stand trial.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2023
'This was pushed under the rug': Man found UC Berkeley skeleton at Clark Kerr in 2021

'This was pushed under the rug': Man found UC Berkeley skeleton at Clark Kerr in 2021

The skeleton was found in a crawl space that had been boarded up and marked with an ominous message, a worker told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2023
Berkeley police recover Honda after carjacking on McGee

Berkeley police recover Honda after carjacking on McGee

Police say a man walked up behind a woman as she was about to open her front door and pointed a gun in her face. She had just gotten home.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023
Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides

Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides

Both men will still face lengthy prison sentences if they are convicted. But, after Pamela Price's review, they will be eligible for parole within 25 years.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023
BPD: Catalytic converter thief dumped car, said it was stolen

BPD: Catalytic converter thief dumped car, said it was stolen

The thief fled in his vehicle but eventually ditched it and ran. Police impounded the car and found four catalytic converters inside, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023

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