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DA Pamela Price: 'We stand firmly behind Chief Otis Bruce'

DA Pamela Price: 'We stand firmly behind Chief Otis Bruce'

The Alameda County DA's office has alleged that a Marin County report about Bruce was "false" but has not substantiated those claims.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 12, 2023
Motorcycle rider in critical, 1 arrested after Berkeley crash

Motorcycle rider in critical, 1 arrested after Berkeley crash

The vehicle occupants fled the scene, police said. One of them returned and was arrested. The investigation is ongoing.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 11, 2023
Berkeley aims to lease Super 8, remove last big encampment

Berkeley aims to lease Super 8, remove last big encampment

The city hopes to move the residents of northwest Berkeley homeless encampments into "interim housing" at Super 8.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 11, 2023
Investigation of top Price deputy found misconduct at prior job

Investigation of top Price deputy found misconduct at prior job

"The only person who made me feel unwelcome as a person of color was Mr. Bruce," one person wrote, "by repeatedly implying to me that my coworkers were racist against me when in fact that was a lie."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 10, 2023
Police: Witnesses likely saved the life of Berkeley burn victim

Police: Witnesses likely saved the life of Berkeley burn victim

BART police arrested Bradley Marcrum on suspicion of fare evasion. Then they saw he was wanted in connection with attempted murder.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 7, 2023
Armed carjacking on Parkside: Men followed woman home

Armed carjacking on Parkside: Men followed woman home

The carjacking appears to be the first robbery of any kind this year in the typically safe Berkeley neighborhood east of Claremont Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 7, 2023
Berkeley woman, 68, followed home and robbed

Berkeley woman, 68, followed home and robbed

The culprit dragged the woman down three flights of stairs and then took her purse, phone and keys before fleeing the scene, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 7, 2023

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