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Body found in Berkeley Hills ravine near Codornices Park

Body found in Berkeley Hills ravine near Codornices Park

Update: The coroner's office identified the man as 21-year-old Christopher Zimmerman of Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2024
'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt

'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt

Ernie Castillo says his client was hit with a felony after refusing to make a hefty campaign donation to DA Pamela Price in January.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 11, 2024
Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops

Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops

Judge Scott Patton slammed the DA's office for its "rushed and careless work" in filing the manslaughter case after the death of Mario Gonzalez.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 7, 2024
Driver hits man on mobility scooter in Berkeley crosswalk

Driver hits man on mobility scooter in Berkeley crosswalk

BPD's Fatal Accident Investigation Team, which handles serious crashes as well as fatal ones, was dispatched to the scene.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 7, 2024
Marin Circle crash in Berkeley sends 2 to Highland Hospital

Marin Circle crash in Berkeley sends 2 to Highland Hospital

BFD had to extricate an older man from the vehicle that lost control, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 5, 2024
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Friday into Saturday

Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Friday into Saturday

The greatest risk will be overnight from Friday to Saturday.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 4, 2024
Dispatch from Berkeley wildfire season: Cut, whack, yank, dig, repeat

Dispatch from Berkeley wildfire season: Cut, whack, yank, dig, repeat

Home inspections, a "fuel break" on Grizzly Peak and a project focused on eucalyptus understory cleanup are just a few of the efforts underway.
By Kate Darby Rauch Oct 3, 2024

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