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Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market

Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market

The Alameda County district attorney's office charged Randall Alston with misdemeanor sexual battery.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023
TikTok challenge drives uptick in thefts of Hyundais, Kias in Berkeley

TikTok challenge drives uptick in thefts of Hyundais, Kias in Berkeley

Hyundais and Kias have been targeted in vehicle thefts around the nation. The automakers have come up with a new theft deterrent software to help.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023
UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley

UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley

Police say the man had just delivered groceries through an app service and was walking near his parked van when a FedEx driver struck him.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 15, 2023
Berkeley police arrest man linked to shooting threats

Berkeley police arrest man linked to shooting threats

Micah Blakely was also wanted in connection with a shooting in another city, according to booking records.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2023
Man arrested after trying to stab Berkeley construction worker

Man arrested after trying to stab Berkeley construction worker

Kelly Barnes is on parole in connection with a voluntary manslaughter conviction from 2013, according to court records online.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2023
Man shot in South Berkeley, police investigation underway

Man shot in South Berkeley, police investigation underway

Limited information was available as of publication time, but the man was reportedly in stable condition.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 12, 2023
UC Berkeley custodian charged with fatal stabbing in Oakland

UC Berkeley custodian charged with fatal stabbing in Oakland

Sweven Waterman has worked for UC Berkeley since August 2022, authorities said. He is a custodian with Housing & Dining Services.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2023

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