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Ursula Jones Dickson becomes Alameda County's new DA

Ursula Jones Dickson becomes Alameda County's new DA

"The DA's job is to make sure, as the top law enforcement officer in the county, that we are tending to the public safety of the community," she said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 19, 2025
Berkeley High student robbed at gunpoint during dice game

Berkeley High student robbed at gunpoint during dice game

Three unidentified males took the student's backpack, which contained a laptop and $5,000 in cash, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 19, 2025
Authorities to announce 'recent results' in Berkeley cold case

Authorities to announce 'recent results' in Berkeley cold case

Maria Jane Weidhofer was raped and strangled while jogging on the Nimitz trail in 1990, police said previously. She was just 32.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 18, 2025
Looking Glass Photo fans rally to save shop after 'violent break-in'

Looking Glass Photo fans rally to save shop after 'violent break-in'

"Even in this dark moment, we have felt the light of our community," the shop wrote. Supporters have already donated more than $50,000.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 18, 2025
Homeless camp poses 'clear and present danger' to BHS: Op-ed

Homeless camp poses 'clear and present danger' to BHS: Op-ed

"Unhoused people deserve to be treated with dignity and care, and children deserve to be safe," the authors say: Both are true.
By Guest Essay Feb 18, 2025
Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say

Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say

BPD says Brezjana Wilson and two accomplices stole merchandise valued at $20,000 — but left another $30,000 in goods and a safe behind.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2025
Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case

Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case

Police said Andrew McNear pulled a woman off her bike and threatened her while she was riding near University Village in Albany.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2025

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