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Alameda County officials pledge to set recall election date

Alameda County officials pledge to set recall election date

The election could be as soon as Aug. 13 or as late as Nov. 5, officials said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 30, 2024
Jury convicts Keith Asberry Jr. of Berkeley rape, kidnapping

Jury convicts Keith Asberry Jr. of Berkeley rape, kidnapping

In 2008, Asberry forced a teenage girl near Berkeley High into her car at gunpoint and then raped her, the DA's office said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 29, 2024
Berkeley murder case on hold pending psych eval

Berkeley murder case on hold pending psych eval

Gabriella Riemer has yet to enter a plea in the case because she has been in a medical facility, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 29, 2024
Felons with gun, drugs arrested near UC Berkeley campus

Felons with gun, drugs arrested near UC Berkeley campus

During a car search, a UCPD officer found an unserialized Glock-style handgun "protruding out from a hidden compartment," police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 29, 2024
Cyclist taken to Highland after Berkeley car crash

Cyclist taken to Highland after Berkeley car crash

The cyclist was taken "Code 2" to Highland Hospital after the crash at Shattuck and Vine, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 26, 2024
Man charged with ID theft after Berkeley yoga studio burglary

Man charged with ID theft after Berkeley yoga studio burglary

Berkeley police found Anthony Beamon in a hotel room he had charged to someone else's credit card, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 25, 2024
Berkeley police: Man charged with robbery of disabled person

Berkeley police: Man charged with robbery of disabled person

Police found suspect Felix Johnson in the downtown Berkeley BART station in possession of a stolen necklace, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 25, 2024

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