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He bought burgers for the needy. Then he got carjacked

He bought burgers for the needy. Then he got carjacked

Police said the carjacker was 40-50 years old with a medium build. She had black hair in a ponytail and was missing a "few front teeth."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2025
Berkeley kidnapping, car chase leads to San Leandro arrest

Berkeley kidnapping, car chase leads to San Leandro arrest

Police said they arrested the suspect in San Leandro with the help of a CHP helicopter and SLPD drone.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 20, 2025
UC Berkeley 'kidnapping' was actually a prank, police say

UC Berkeley 'kidnapping' was actually a prank, police say

A student walked into UC Berkeley's police department Wednesday afternoon to clear up the confusion.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 19, 2025
UC Berkeley student, 19, dead after frat party drowning report

UC Berkeley student, 19, dead after frat party drowning report

Update, Nov. 26: The student who died has been identified as George Mauricio Salinas of San Diego.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 19, 2025
UC Berkeley police warn of kidnapping, assault on campus

UC Berkeley police warn of kidnapping, assault on campus

Authorities did not say whether the victim had been located or if he was a student.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 19, 2025
Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley

Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley

Update, Nov. 21: The coroner's office has identified the deceased cyclist as 65-year-old John Edward Muller. He has no confirmed city of residence.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2025
UC Berkeley fraternity pool drowning under investigation

UC Berkeley fraternity pool drowning under investigation

UPDATE: Authorities identified the victim Saturday as a 19-year-old UC Berkeley student. He was last reported in critical condition.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2025

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