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Teens attack homeless man, woman at Berkeley BART plaza

Teens attack homeless man, woman at Berkeley BART plaza

"There's some crazy stuff that happens in the plaza, but that was the first time I saw that," one local worker told The Berkeley Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 5, 2022
BPD: Alert teens helped catch man who exposed his genitals

BPD: Alert teens helped catch man who exposed his genitals

Alert teenagers called 911 and helped officers find Michael Henderson to make an arrest, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 5, 2022
Driver strikes woman, 52, in University Avenue crosswalk

Driver strikes woman, 52, in University Avenue crosswalk

The woman was taken to Highland Hospital, the regional trauma center in Oakland, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 4, 2022
Nanny taken to hospital after driver struck her, toddler in crosswalk

Nanny taken to hospital after driver struck her, toddler in crosswalk

The toddler was not harmed and was released to their parents, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 4, 2022
'Your pain is ours': Berkeley mourns slain brothers

'Your pain is ours': Berkeley mourns slain brothers

"I know they wouldn’t like to see us like this," said Josué, a brother of the boys who died. "Everyone should see this as a wake-up call."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 4, 2022
Berkeley school 'conflict' led to killing of brothers at Oakland birthday party

Berkeley school 'conflict' led to killing of brothers at Oakland birthday party

Saturday night's shooting was not related to gangs, Oakland police said Monday.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 3, 2022
Police search for man who punched Cal student on campus

Police search for man who punched Cal student on campus

The unprovoked attack occurred Thursday night on the Cal campus on Lower Sproul Plaza.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 3, 2022

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