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Man knocks out UC Berkeley student in unprovoked attack

Man knocks out UC Berkeley student in unprovoked attack

According to police, the assailant punched the student from behind, sending him flying onto the sidewalk and knocking him unconscious.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 15, 2023
Berkeley cyclists, officials decry recent 'dooring' attacks

Berkeley cyclists, officials decry recent 'dooring' attacks

"This was the first time anything like this has happened to me in nine years biking in Berkeley," said Watson Ladd. "It was pretty shocking."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2023
Berkeley police investigate 2 laptop grabs in the past week

Berkeley police investigate 2 laptop grabs in the past week

Laptop grabs, also called snatch-and-grabs, were more common in years past, particularly near the student-heavy neighborhood near UC Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2023
Group of 7, ages 12-18, robs Berkeley Walgreens via knife

Group of 7, ages 12-18, robs Berkeley Walgreens via knife

When a store clerk confronted the group, one of its members threatened the clerk with a knife, according to the Berkeley Police Department.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2023
Bayer fire cause still unknown but records reveal new details

Bayer fire cause still unknown but records reveal new details

Fundraisers have been launched for both men, who were flooring contractors working at a Bayer building under renovation.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2023
Berkeley Police: Man hit North Face Outlet twice in 1 day, took $5,500 in goods

Berkeley Police: Man hit North Face Outlet twice in 1 day, took $5,500 in goods

The shop did not report the theft during the first incident because it's so commonplace, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2023
Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'

Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'

Delonzo Logwood had potentially been facing a sentence of 75 years to life had he been convicted.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 9, 2023

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