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Hate crime vandalism at UC president's Berkeley mansion is under investigation

Hate crime vandalism at UC president's Berkeley mansion is under investigation

Police say the Claremont Boulevard home was spray-painted with "racial slurs, profanity and other miscellaneous words and symbols."
By Emilie Raguso May 24, 2023
OPD links 9-person robbery crew, ages 12-17, to 35 holdups

OPD links 9-person robbery crew, ages 12-17, to 35 holdups

OPD said several different robbery crews have been "brazenly victimizing individuals at alarming rates" in recent weeks.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2023
UPDATE: Man sustained injuries through fall, not shooting

UPDATE: Man sustained injuries through fall, not shooting

Work is still being done this week to close the case, but police have determined that it is not a criminal matter.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2023
Berkeley man charged with sexual abuse of girl for years

Berkeley man charged with sexual abuse of girl for years

Javier Castellanos-Herrera was charged with eight felonies, including the continuous sexual abuse of a child.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2023
OPD announces arrests after Market Hall beating, robbery

OPD announces arrests after Market Hall beating, robbery

North Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb is holding a meeting about crime and violence next Tuesday, May 30.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2023
2 taken to Highland after 3-car crash at Gilman, 6th in Berkeley

2 taken to Highland after 3-car crash at Gilman, 6th in Berkeley

According to the preliminary investigation, a driver sped through the red light heading south and struck a car that was eastbound, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2023
Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves

Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves

The city has seen a spike in commercial burglaries this year: They are up 32% compared to the same time period last year.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2023

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