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Another power outage hits Berkeley during latest storm

Another power outage hits Berkeley during latest storm

Power outage reports began coming in to The Berkeley Scanner just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday as wind and rain picked up around the city.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 7, 2023
Berkeley mother of 2 charged with felony child abuse, trying to kill police officer during arrest

Berkeley mother of 2 charged with felony child abuse, trying to kill police officer during arrest

Police say the woman ran at a Berkeley police detective while wielding a large knife, then thrust the blade toward his chest from over her head.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 6, 2023
Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm

Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm

According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 5, 2023
UPDATE: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito

UPDATE: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito

A massive power outage left more than 5,500 PG&E customers, mostly in the Berkeley Hills and to the north, without electricity.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 4, 2023
UPDATE: Missing Berkeley woman has been found

UPDATE: Missing Berkeley woman has been found

The missing woman has been located, police said Wednesday morning.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 4, 2023
BPD Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?

BPD Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?

There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2023
UPDATE: Malik Djoumi ID'd as man who died at People's Park

UPDATE: Malik Djoumi ID'd as man who died at People's Park

UCPD was notified Tuesday just before 12:10 p.m. about a possible fatality in People's Park.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2023

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