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'This was pushed under the rug': Man found UC Berkeley skeleton at Clark Kerr in 2021

'This was pushed under the rug': Man found UC Berkeley skeleton at Clark Kerr in 2021

The skeleton was found in a crawl space that had been boarded up and marked with an ominous message, a worker told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2023
Berkeley police recover Honda after carjacking on McGee

Berkeley police recover Honda after carjacking on McGee

Police say a man walked up behind a woman as she was about to open her front door and pointed a gun in her face. She had just gotten home.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023
Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides

Jasper Wu murder suspects now face less prison time, will be parole eligible, DA decides

Both men will still face lengthy prison sentences if they are convicted. But, after Pamela Price's review, they will be eligible for parole within 25 years.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023
BPD: Catalytic converter thief dumped car, said it was stolen

BPD: Catalytic converter thief dumped car, said it was stolen

The thief fled in his vehicle but eventually ditched it and ran. Police impounded the car and found four catalytic converters inside, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 8, 2023
Parolee charged with sexual battery of Berkeley shop clerk

Parolee charged with sexual battery of Berkeley shop clerk

Police say Lamonte Campbell walked around the counter and grabbed the woman tightly from behind, touching her private areas.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 7, 2023
Berkeley looks to reimagine its wildly outdated dispatch center

Berkeley looks to reimagine its wildly outdated dispatch center

Proposed changes to Berkeley's dispatch center would add annual staffing costs of $3 million. The current annual budget is about $6.5 million.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 7, 2023
Homeless man charged with tear-gassing people in Berkeley

Homeless man charged with tear-gassing people in Berkeley

Police say Lucas Glassy pepper-sprayed two out-of-town visitors to Berkeley near People's Park where he lives.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 6, 2023

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