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Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found

Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found

The city argued that Corey Shedoudy's shifting stories about the day of the crash were "illogical and destroy his credibility."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 20, 2023
Lost and found: Woman, 82, on being robbed in North Berkeley

Lost and found: Woman, 82, on being robbed in North Berkeley

Nancy Bickel was waiting outside for a friend on a recent morning when two young men pulled over and took her purse. This is her first-person account.
By Guest Contributor Apr 20, 2023
DA asks to move 'Angel and Jazy' murder case to adult court

DA asks to move 'Angel and Jazy' murder case to adult court

The defense said it learned about the DA's motion for the first time Tuesday in open court.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 19, 2023
2-alarm house fire on Kains Avenue in North Berkeley

2-alarm house fire on Kains Avenue in North Berkeley

There were initial reports that an elderly man was trapped inside the home but firefighters determined that was not the case.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 18, 2023
UC Berkeley parents create SafeBears to push for a safer Cal

UC Berkeley parents create SafeBears to push for a safer Cal

"We want the administration to engage with us as real stakeholders dedicated to making Cal safer," said SafeBears president Sagar Jethani.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 18, 2023
Woman coming home robbed on Roosevelt in central Berkeley

Woman coming home robbed on Roosevelt in central Berkeley

Several men approached the woman from behind on a flight of stairs and tried to take her backpack and cellphone, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 17, 2023
Yet another crash at Berkeley crossing sends man to hospital

Yet another crash at Berkeley crossing sends man to hospital

Update: On Monday, Caltrans said the signal should be working by the end of the week barring unforeseen circumstances.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 16, 2023

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