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Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2023
'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

A police officer described Jonah Roper's behavior as "erratic, violent and sexually inappropriate" after he broke into his mother's home in 2021.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2023
Albany shooting orphaned boy, 7; GoFundMe now launched

Albany shooting orphaned boy, 7; GoFundMe now launched

Alonna Gallon, 24, was an "incredibly kind, caring, shy, and goofy young lady." She was killed in a domestic violence shooting, police say.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2023
Teens arrested in Berkeley after trying to rob 16-year-old boy

Teens arrested in Berkeley after trying to rob 16-year-old boy

There have been about 260 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 11% compared to last year at this time, according to the latest police data.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 24, 2023
Missing Cupertino man found dead in the bay near Albany

Missing Cupertino man found dead in the bay near Albany

Kelei "Jerry" Tang's cause of death has not been determined, officials said. His body was found Wednesday near Golden Gate Fields.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 24, 2023
2 women stabbed, 1 has died, after Berkeley Hills attack

2 women stabbed, 1 has died, after Berkeley Hills attack

Berkeley police said the attack at about 12:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Overlook Road was "not random."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 23, 2023
'He just stared': Albany shooter 'didn’t say a word to anybody'

'He just stared': Albany shooter 'didn’t say a word to anybody'

Authorities say the names of the deceased "will not be released until we have confirmed their identities and notified the families."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2023

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