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Update: Suspicious item was not a bomb, Berkeley police say

Update: Suspicious item was not a bomb, Berkeley police say

Officers found the item in the area of Sunday morning's police shooting, which left a man in critical condition.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 13, 2025
Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting

Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting

At one point, the man racked a shotgun and threatened to shoot officers if they approached him, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 13, 2025
Berkeley's Civic Center Park encampment has been removed

Berkeley's Civic Center Park encampment has been removed

Berkeley City Councilman Igor Tregub provided an update on the encampment in an email to constituents this week.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2025
Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Update: BFD said the damage was estimated at $40,000 and that one resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Berkeley robbery detectives make 3 arrests in 'major cases'

Berkeley robbery detectives make 3 arrests in 'major cases'

The same suspects were linked to "related cases" in nearby jurisdictions, BPD said Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue

Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue

Police say David Hobbs jumped into the victim's passenger seat and got on top of him, then began to strangle him, after the man opened his car door.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters

Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters

The victim told police he had been stabbed near the shoulder and could not feel his hand, according to emergency dispatches.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025

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