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Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack

Police: Berkeley High student arrested after bleach attack

Officers responded Monday to Berkeley High School on a report of a fight between two female students, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2026
Mary Bruns died in a Berkeley fire. Who was she?

Mary Bruns died in a Berkeley fire. Who was she?

Despite the scant initial information, a picture of Mary Bruns has emerged from conversations with relatives and neighbors, and public data.
By Kate Darby Rauch Mar 10, 2026
Update: Scooter passenger critical after alleged DUI crash

Update: Scooter passenger critical after alleged DUI crash

The electric scooter operator was arrested on suspicion of driving it under the influence, BPD said. The roadway has reopened.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 9, 2026
UCPD: Fire extinguisher used during e-scooter robbery

UCPD: Fire extinguisher used during e-scooter robbery

Police say the victim was riding an electric scooter near campus when two strangers approached. They also took a cellphone.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2026
UC Berkeley police: Grizzly Peak gunfire sees 2 men arrested

UC Berkeley police: Grizzly Peak gunfire sees 2 men arrested

Officers recovered a gun and other contraband, UCPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2026
Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested

Gunfire amid Berkeley domestic violence call; man arrested

The suspect, 37-year-old Cartier Hunter, was at one point sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in Oakland in 2016.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 7, 2026
Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire

Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire

A 911 caller reported "dark smoke" coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 6, 2026

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