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Shooting reported amid family dispute in Berkeley, no one hurt

Shooting reported amid family dispute in Berkeley, no one hurt

BPD said the man fired one round during the argument on Channing Way but no one was hit.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 26, 2023
Judge rejects 15-year plea deal in case alleging 3 murders

Judge rejects 15-year plea deal in case alleging 3 murders

"I can't accept a plea to voluntary manslaughter for 15 years for an offense that involves the loss of three lives," Judge Mark McCannon said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 23, 2023
Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids

Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids

"What am I supposed to do when I see people beat someone up and nothing happens to them?" asked one student who was attacked.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2023
A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.

A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.

Charly Weissenbach said she's not comfortable in the spotlight — but felt it was her duty to speak out.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2023
Woman dies at People's Park in Berkeley, investigation ongoing

Woman dies at People's Park in Berkeley, investigation ongoing

UCPD officers responded to the park Tuesday and found an unidentified woman deceased inside a tent.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 21, 2023
Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday

Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday

Two people in a truck were trapped for hours beneath power lines and a tree in the Berkeley Hills, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 21, 2023
Remembering Lillia Bartlow, who captured Berkeley's heart

Remembering Lillia Bartlow, who captured Berkeley's heart

"I was living with an angel," her father said Sunday. "She was as near perfect as perfect can be in a human being."
By Frances Dinkelspiel Mar 20, 2023

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