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Help Alameda County spend $176M of millionaires' money

Help Alameda County spend $176M of millionaires' money

How should Alameda County use millions of dollars from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to provide safety net services?
By Guest Contributor May 9, 2023
Woman stomped by teen girls during violent Berkeley robbery

Woman stomped by teen girls during violent Berkeley robbery

The woman was left with a swollen eye and cuts and scrapes to the face, hand and knee, police said. Robberies are up 17% this year, data show.
By Emilie Raguso May 8, 2023
Sex offender on probation after grabbing UC Berkeley student

Sex offender on probation after grabbing UC Berkeley student

The 19-year-old girl was walking up to a security gate at a private apartment building on Haste Street when a stranger approached her from behind.
By Emilie Raguso May 8, 2023
Felon charged with cold case Berkeley rape from 2010

Felon charged with cold case Berkeley rape from 2010

The woman had been walking at night near San Pablo and Ashby avenues when a stranger began to follow her in his car, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2023
Berkeley police: Driver arrested after intentionally hitting cyclist

Berkeley police: Driver arrested after intentionally hitting cyclist

The cyclist, a man in his 50s from out of state, declined medical help and the Berkeley Police Department said his injuries were not life-threatening.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2023
Berkeley cops retrieve $100K in ancient coins after retail heist

Berkeley cops retrieve $100K in ancient coins after retail heist

Police say a group of homeless individuals — all but one of whom were on probation — stole the goods from Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry on Gilman.
By Emilie Raguso May 5, 2023
Berkeley police arrest Richmond man linked to armed robberies

Berkeley police arrest Richmond man linked to armed robberies

Police wrote that cellphone data put Joseph Cardenas in the area of at least two robberies in Berkeley on April 22 and say witnesses also identified him.
By Emilie Raguso May 4, 2023

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