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UPDATE: Attempted carjacking in UC Berkeley parking lot

UPDATE: Attempted carjacking in UC Berkeley parking lot

The carjacking attempt comes days before the fall semester is set to begin and as thousands of students are returning to campus.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2023
He got his stolen truck back, but his troubles aren't over

He got his stolen truck back, but his troubles aren't over

A community fundraiser helped replace his tools and publicity helped find his truck. But now repairs have been stalled by Progressive insurance.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2023
Woman robbed at gunpoint in North Berkeley

Woman robbed at gunpoint in North Berkeley

There have been nearly 200 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 8% from this time last year, according to the latest BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 13, 2023
Overnight conflict at Peet's, delivery driver arrested with gun

Overnight conflict at Peet's, delivery driver arrested with gun

The delivery driver was on probation and prohibited from having guns, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 11, 2023
Berkeley Scanner is a finalist for LION journalism awards

Berkeley Scanner is a finalist for LION journalism awards

The Scanner is one of 74 independent news organizations selected as finalists across 10 award categories.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 10, 2023
Man shot in South Berkeley on Adeline Street

Man shot in South Berkeley on Adeline Street

It's the third gunfire call in Berkeley this week, but the first to have left someone wounded.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 10, 2023
Berkeley police investigate possible 'roving gun battle'

Berkeley police investigate possible 'roving gun battle'

No victims have been located, but police have located multiple shooting scenes and at least two vehicles damaged by gunfire.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 9, 2023

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