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Lithium-ion battery starts fire at Berkeley Hope Center

Lithium-ion battery starts fire at Berkeley Hope Center

The fire sprinkler system "probably saved the whole building," BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 21, 2024
Berkeley pedestrian, 37, still in critical condition after crash

Berkeley pedestrian, 37, still in critical condition after crash

The Berkeley woman was struck by a driver in a crosswalk at Oxford Street and Marin Avenue on Feb. 12 just before 1:30 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 21, 2024
Berkeley woman in her 80s scares off would-be intruder

Berkeley woman in her 80s scares off would-be intruder

The woman was napping at her home near Oxford and Virginia when the sound of breaking glass woke her up.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
Killer with 114-year sentence now poised for new plea deal

Killer with 114-year sentence now poised for new plea deal

Lilron Jones — now 28 — was 17 when he murdered 15-year-old Jubrille Jordan in Oakland in 2012. Jones already had a strike at the time.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
Berkeley police interrupt sex crime caught live on camera

Berkeley police interrupt sex crime caught live on camera

As of Tuesday, Zhe Wang remained in custody at Berkeley Jail, according to booking records. He was arrested on suspicion of three felony sex crimes.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter

Berkeley police: Man arrested after attack via metal scooter

The assailant left the scene but police found him about a block away and took him into custody.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2024
UC Berkeley to review WarnMe alert system after gun scare

UC Berkeley to review WarnMe alert system after gun scare

UC Berkeley will now "take a closer look at our WarnMe protocols including messaging and expanding the list of campus officials with access."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024

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