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Berkeley High sexual battery suspect facing new charges

Berkeley High sexual battery suspect facing new charges

A judge had ordered Audrey Barlow to stay away from Berkeley High when she released him on his own recognizance last month.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 5, 2025
Photolab holds 'break-in sale' after crash-and-grab burglary

Photolab holds 'break-in sale' after crash-and-grab burglary

"I was very determined not to let this get us down," manager Melissa Smith said Tuesday in an exclusive interview.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 4, 2025
Update: Former Berkeley gang member arrested after chase

Update: Former Berkeley gang member arrested after chase

Neighbors heard "a large boom that shook their house and found a two- to three-car pileup with multiple officers responding," one man said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 3, 2025
Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests

Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests

In one incident, a Cal student was walking when a stranger waving a cane began to chase him and demand his phone, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 3, 2025
New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed

New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed

The authors commissioned a professional poll from a nonpartisan research agency to learn more about what Berkeley wants in its bike infrastructure.
By Guest Essay Mar 3, 2025
Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?

Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?

The drivers in Berkeley's last three fatal pedestrian collisions were 79, 85 and 87 years old.
By Guest Contributor Feb 28, 2025
City says Civic Center Park encampment has its attention

City says Civic Center Park encampment has its attention

Staffers say they're working to get up to speed and added that, if the city finds grounds to take action, it will likely face another lawsuit.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2025

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