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Berkeley motorcycle crash leaves man with serious injuries

Berkeley motorcycle crash leaves man with serious injuries

The Oakley man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but was expected to survive.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2023
Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains

Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains

Judge Mark McCannon will stay on the case despite efforts by DA Pamela Price and the defense to remove him.
By Emilie Raguso May 31, 2023
Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action

Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action

Violence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: "Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this," one woman said.
By Emilie Raguso May 31, 2023
Driver causes 3-car crash in Berkeley, flees on foot

Driver causes 3-car crash in Berkeley, flees on foot

A Volkswagen Jetta sustained heavy damage, its airbags covered in blood, but it was abandoned when police arrived.
By Emilie Raguso May 30, 2023
Brazen thieves take $52K in tech from Berkeley Apple Store

Brazen thieves take $52K in tech from Berkeley Apple Store

The group scooped up the merchandise within just a few minutes, then fled the scene in a recently carjacked minivan, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 29, 2023
Woman in her 70s robbed by kids outside police station

Woman in her 70s robbed by kids outside police station

Police arrested a 12-year-old and several others. BPD also investigated an armed robbery and a carjacking near campus over the weekend.
By Emilie Raguso May 29, 2023
Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge

Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge

The judge said the third man acted in self-defense when he fired back at the shooter whose stray rifle round killed Jasper Wu.
By Emilie Raguso May 26, 2023

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