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Woman coming home robbed on Roosevelt in central Berkeley

Woman coming home robbed on Roosevelt in central Berkeley

Several men approached the woman from behind on a flight of stairs and tried to take her backpack and cellphone, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 17, 2023
Yet another crash at Berkeley crossing sends man to hospital

Yet another crash at Berkeley crossing sends man to hospital

Update: On Monday, Caltrans said the signal should be working by the end of the week barring unforeseen circumstances.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 16, 2023
North Berkeley's Cedar Market speaks out after delivery theft

North Berkeley's Cedar Market speaks out after delivery theft

"I just want to stop whatever is happening," said market co-owner Preet Sandhu. "I want to feel safe."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 14, 2023
Berkeley police: Reckless driver strikes Lyft, sends rider to ICU

Berkeley police: Reckless driver strikes Lyft, sends rider to ICU

The speeding driver, a 20-year-old Richmond man, ran a red light and had been going 90 mph, the authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 13, 2023
UPDATE: Police chase through Berkeley; BB gun shooting

UPDATE: Police chase through Berkeley; BB gun shooting

The shooting initially was reported as actual gunfire but turned out to have been from something like a BB gun.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 12, 2023
Large debris fire breaks out in West Berkeley at University Ave.

Large debris fire breaks out in West Berkeley at University Ave.

The conflagration sent flames into the air on both sides of the overpass, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 12, 2023
UC Berkeley sex crime suspect linked to brazen Palo Alto attack

UC Berkeley sex crime suspect linked to brazen Palo Alto attack

Police say the man struck a woman from behind and then sexually assaulted her in a Palo Alto underpass Sunday afternoon.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2023

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