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No arrest quotas, no racial bias: Berkeley police bike team cleared of claims by fired cop

No arrest quotas, no racial bias: Berkeley police bike team cleared of claims by fired cop

The former sergeant of the bike unit remains on paid leave pending the completion of a misconduct investigation into his text messages.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 20, 2023
Man wounded in northwest Berkeley shooting

Man wounded in northwest Berkeley shooting

A man with a gunshot wound showed up in a local hospital several hours after gunfire reports on Fifth Street.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 20, 2023
Man struck on Berkeley freeway after sheriff's office chase

Man struck on Berkeley freeway after sheriff's office chase

Authorities say the incident followed a pursuit into Alameda County by the Contra Costa County sheriff's office.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2023
Berkeley's Elmwood Theatre temporarily closed by car crash

Berkeley's Elmwood Theatre temporarily closed by car crash

"We will reopen as quickly as possible and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the movies," said Ky Boyd, Rialto Cinemas owner.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2023
UC Berkeley skeleton ID'd as Steven McCreary, homicide victim

UC Berkeley skeleton ID'd as Steven McCreary, homicide victim

McCreary's family last spoke with him in 2009. He would have been 37 years old at that time, UCPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2023
Bar fight at Kip's in Berkeley sends young man to Highland

Bar fight at Kip's in Berkeley sends young man to Highland

The incident initially was reported as a stabbing with multiple victims shortly after midnight Wednesday, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2023
DA Pamela Price hits her biggest critic with misdemeanor charge

DA Pamela Price hits her biggest critic with misdemeanor charge

Price says Butch Ford breached rules of conduct by aiding a defendant. Ford called the claims "political retribution" for his vocal criticism of Price.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 18, 2023

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