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Man shot in the thigh in South Berkeley, shooter fled south

Man shot in the thigh in South Berkeley, shooter fled south

The victim was taken to Highland Hospital with a gunshot wound to the thigh, authorities said over the radio.
By Emilie Raguso May 14, 2023
City pledges cleanup of West Berkeley homeless camps

City pledges cleanup of West Berkeley homeless camps

Members of the business community are pleading with the city to do more to tackle encampments and problematic behavior associated with them.
By Emilie Raguso May 12, 2023
Gunshots near Sacramento St. wake Berkeley residents

Gunshots near Sacramento St. wake Berkeley residents

"Nothing like waking up at 4:30am to gunfire," a reader reported. "Not going to be able to fall asleep easy after hearing that."
By Emilie Raguso May 11, 2023
Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis secures top cop spot

Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis secures top cop spot

For many, the police chief vote this week brought a sigh of relief. For others, it felt like a betrayal.
By Emilie Raguso May 11, 2023
Elderly driver, passenger taken to hospital after Berkeley crash

Elderly driver, passenger taken to hospital after Berkeley crash

Both occupants, who are from San Pablo, are expected to survive the collision, the Berkeley Police Department said.
By Emilie Raguso May 10, 2023
Sex offender now charged with making rape threats in Berkeley

Sex offender now charged with making rape threats in Berkeley

David Prendez has been linked to multiple "attacks and sexual batteries on female community members" in Berkeley, BPD says.
By Emilie Raguso May 10, 2023
Armed men carjack security guard, rob Berkeley dispensary

Armed men carjack security guard, rob Berkeley dispensary

CBCB's owner said she felt terrible about the disruption to neighbors and had worked for years to make the business community oriented.
By Emilie Raguso May 9, 2023

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