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North Berkeley's Cedar Market speaks out after delivery theft

North Berkeley's Cedar Market speaks out after delivery theft

"I just want to stop whatever is happening," said market co-owner Preet Sandhu. "I want to feel safe."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 14, 2023
Berkeley police: Reckless driver strikes Lyft, sends rider to ICU

Berkeley police: Reckless driver strikes Lyft, sends rider to ICU

The speeding driver, a 20-year-old Richmond man, ran a red light and had been going 90 mph, the authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 13, 2023
UPDATE: Police chase through Berkeley; BB gun shooting

UPDATE: Police chase through Berkeley; BB gun shooting

The shooting initially was reported as actual gunfire but turned out to have been from something like a BB gun.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 12, 2023
Large debris fire breaks out in West Berkeley at University Ave.

Large debris fire breaks out in West Berkeley at University Ave.

The conflagration sent flames into the air on both sides of the overpass, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 12, 2023
UC Berkeley sex crime suspect linked to brazen Palo Alto attack

UC Berkeley sex crime suspect linked to brazen Palo Alto attack

Police say the man struck a woman from behind and then sexually assaulted her in a Palo Alto underpass Sunday afternoon.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2023
UC Berkeley police make arrest in sex crime case

UC Berkeley police make arrest in sex crime case

UCPD said it cannot release any details about the suspect but has asked anyone with additional information to come forward.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2023
UPDATE: Police warn of sex crimes on UC Berkeley campus

UPDATE: Police warn of sex crimes on UC Berkeley campus

UCPD now says there are at least four reports that may all be related.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2023

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