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Man set to serve 21 years after fatal Berkeley Hills shooting

Man set to serve 21 years after fatal Berkeley Hills shooting

Jessie McAllister, then 26, was charged with the murder of 39-year-old Alfred Charles Taylor Jr. at a home in the 1100 block of Glen Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 31, 2023
Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.

Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.

The woman left her purse hanging on her chair while she ate. Police said the culprit walked by and snatched it, then took off running.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023
Road rage near Cal: Driver with gun threatens scooter rider

Road rage near Cal: Driver with gun threatens scooter rider

BPD said the scooter rider was using the bike lane to make his way toward UC Berkeley when the driver waved a pistol at him.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023
Man, 70s, extricated after solo crash in North Berkeley

Man, 70s, extricated after solo crash in North Berkeley

Police believe he may have had a medical issue while driving.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023
UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search

UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search

Police said one of the men turned out to have a Berkeley robbery warrant and that officers found at least one firearm in the car, which was stolen.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 29, 2023
Podcast: Emilie Raguso on Love Thy Lawyer

Podcast: Emilie Raguso on Love Thy Lawyer

We sat down with Louis Goodman of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast to talk about local news, the business of journalism and our journey to TBS.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2023
Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

The carjacker took a gray Toyota Camry from the victim and fled south on Shattuck, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2023

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