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Pamela Price recall election date set for Nov. 5

Pamela Price recall election date set for Nov. 5

Coming into the meeting, officials had to choose from a special election in August or September, or waiting until November.
By Emilie Raguso May 14, 2024
BPD: Police arrest man with gun who tried to hide from cops

BPD: Police arrest man with gun who tried to hide from cops

The man tried to hide in a downtown parking garage, but police found him as well as his handgun, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso May 14, 2024
BPD: Man arrested after groping 2 women at bus stop next to Cal

BPD: Man arrested after groping 2 women at bus stop next to Cal

Police say Shan Woods, 30, groped two women at the same bus stop on Friday evening at Bancroft Way and Ellsworth Street.
By Emilie Raguso May 14, 2024
Berkeley police: Man steals mini bulldozer, digs up Aquatic Park

Berkeley police: Man steals mini bulldozer, digs up Aquatic Park

Police found extensive damage to shrubs and trees, as well as to the drip irrigation system, curbs, pathways and warning poles.
By Emilie Raguso May 13, 2024
Police investigate sexual battery in UC Berkeley student housing

Police investigate sexual battery in UC Berkeley student housing

The incident happened Friday at about 3:40 a.m., UCPD said in a prepared statement.
By Emilie Raguso May 13, 2024
Armed carjacking in Berkeley during 'car sale' on Adeline

Armed carjacking in Berkeley during 'car sale' on Adeline

The suspects, described as three males wearing masks, had a large rifle and took the vehicle in broad daylight Friday evening.
By Emilie Raguso May 11, 2024
Update: Questions raised amid student walkout for Gaza

Update: Questions raised amid student walkout for Gaza

Readers said the pro-Palestine protest march stopped at a nearby Jewish community center where young children were present.
By Emilie Raguso May 10, 2024

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