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Person dead Friday in Berkeley after BART train collision

Person dead Friday in Berkeley after BART train collision

Update, June 25: BFD found Hui Ming Chen, a 71-year-old Albany man, deceased on the tracks near the BART tunnel at about 7 a.m.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 13, 2025
Police oversight board to review Berkeley encampment arrest

Police oversight board to review Berkeley encampment arrest

Video of the June 4 arrest has been circulating online since last week. Berkeley's Police Accountability Board is set to discuss it June 25.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 13, 2025
Berkeley police arrest 2 after Flock alert on stolen car

Berkeley police arrest 2 after Flock alert on stolen car

The pair crashed when they tried to escape arrest, resulting in a downed power line and damaged tree on Channing Way, according to initial reports.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2025
Homeless man found deceased outside in North Berkeley

Homeless man found deceased outside in North Berkeley

Scanner readers asked for information about what happened.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2025
Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says

Berkeley can't close Harrison homeless camp yet, judge says

The city must give campers "fair warning" of at least a week before taking enforcement action on Harrison Street again, said Judge Edward Chen.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 10, 2025
North Berkeley BART closed by possible train strike

North Berkeley BART closed by possible train strike

Firefighters found a woman under the first BART car, breathing but unresponsive, and performed an extrication, according to radio traffic.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2025
Berkeley attic fire displaces local family

Berkeley attic fire displaces local family

The fire caused "quite extensive damage" to the roof and attic, rendering the home uninhabitable, the Berkeley Fire Department said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 6, 2025

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