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A teen boy killed an innocent girl. The DA wants him freed.

A teen boy killed an innocent girl. The DA wants him freed.

The probation department says the Lilron Jones case should go back to adult court. The Alameda County DA's office says it disagrees.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2023
Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday

Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday

Dial 510-948-0075 to reach the Specialized Care Unit, a new team slated to serve anyone in Berkeley in need of free crisis support.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2023
Woman wanted in arson series arrested amid vandalism spree

Woman wanted in arson series arrested amid vandalism spree

Police have described Dawn Carraway previously as "a local unhoused person that has been contacted in the past for violence."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2023
Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

Carjackings are way up this year in Berkeley compared to prior years.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2023
Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them

Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them

Jordan Gaines "denied any involvement and did not express any sympathy when shown photos of the injuries sustained by the victims," police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 1, 2023
Judge says he 'was misled' by DA in OPD perjury case

Judge says he 'was misled' by DA in OPD perjury case

Attorneys for the case appeared in court Friday morning before Judge Scott Patton to discuss a search warrant related to Phong Tran's cellphone.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 1, 2023
Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies

Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies

Berkeley's new outdoor warning system will advise about emergency action, which would differ depending on the disaster.
By City of Berkeley Sep 1, 2023

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