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Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina

Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina

Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, thanks in part to a nearby hydrant. Many details remain unknown.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 20, 2024
Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions

Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions

Yuan Cong never regained consciousness after a car crash on Nov. 25, 2022. Buddhist monks prayed by his side for months.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 20, 2024
Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora

Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora

Police arrested an 18-year-old man and recovered about $6,000 in stolen merchandise, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 18, 2024
Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot

Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot

The school building has been red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy, officials said in a statement.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 18, 2024
Oakland man arrested after 'arson attacks' at UC Berkeley

Oakland man arrested after 'arson attacks' at UC Berkeley

Casey Goonan is facing multiple felony charges, including "the possession and use of destructive devices and multiple counts of arson."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 17, 2024
Byron DeCles to stand trial after stabbings at Berkeley home

Byron DeCles to stand trial after stabbings at Berkeley home

After hearing evidence in the case, an Alameda County Superior Court judge reduced several of the charges against Byron DeCles.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 17, 2024
Another arson at UC Berkeley, 'student intifada' takes credit

Another arson at UC Berkeley, 'student intifada' takes credit

Activists said they "unloaded a firebomb" at UC Berkeley due to UC's "treatment of student protestors." UC must divest "or face our wrath."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2024

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