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A final farewell: Youth pastor Isamaeli 'Eli' Mata'afa laid to rest

A final farewell: Youth pastor Isamaeli 'Eli' Mata'afa laid to rest

"He wanted to be a part of change," his sister said. "He wanted to offer everybody in our community what we were offered. It was his passion."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 23, 2022
Police: Man with BB gun shoots UC Berkeley student security officers

Police: Man with BB gun shoots UC Berkeley student security officers

The students, who are UC Berkeley community service officers, were in uniform as part of the BearWalk night safety escort program.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2022
UPDATE: Berkeley police bomb squad says package 'proves OK'

UPDATE: Berkeley police bomb squad says package 'proves OK'

As of 12:45 p.m. all lanes are now open to vehicles and pedestrians.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2022
Jury finds Hosea Askew guilty of Berkeley road rage murder

Jury finds Hosea Askew guilty of Berkeley road rage murder

"At least we have some closure and we feel like some justice has been served," Diante Craig's mother told The Berkeley Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2022
BUSD: Reports of gun, lockdown at Berkeley High unfounded

BUSD: Reports of gun, lockdown at Berkeley High unfounded

According to BUSD, several students "said they were joking when they made comments about a potential weapon on campus."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 18, 2022
Charges expected in Oakland birthday party shooting that left brothers dead

Charges expected in Oakland birthday party shooting that left brothers dead

At least two people have been arrested in connection with the Apgar Street homicide investigation.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 17, 2022
CHP K-9 helps arrest 3 who fled in stolen car on I-80 in Berkeley

CHP K-9 helps arrest 3 who fled in stolen car on I-80 in Berkeley

Pinole police ultimately took all three people into custody in connection with a burglary or robbery in that city, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 17, 2022

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