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Update: Bags snatched from cars at 4 Berkeley gas stations

Update: Bags snatched from cars at 4 Berkeley gas stations

In each incident, the culprit opened a woman's car door and grabbed her purse, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 26, 2024
Driver taken to Highland after rollover crash in Berkeley

Driver taken to Highland after rollover crash in Berkeley

The man was driving a BMW, which sustained major damage in the crash and came to rest on the passenger side.
By Emilie Raguso May 25, 2024
Suspect in Berkeley burglary series arrested after standoff

Suspect in Berkeley burglary series arrested after standoff

Police say Alfredo Morales stole $8,000 in jeans from one business and $200,000 in electronics from another.
By Emilie Raguso May 24, 2024
Paul Buddenhagen set to return as Berkeley city manager

Paul Buddenhagen set to return as Berkeley city manager

Buddenhagen was a top deputy in Berkeley before he left to become Emeryville city manager in January 2023.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2024
Police: Berkeley home burglar caught after Albany car theft

Police: Berkeley home burglar caught after Albany car theft

Police say Diamond Harris was found with a Rolex and cash he'd taken during the burglary when he was arrested.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2024
Man charged with repeat jacket thefts from Berkeley REI

Man charged with repeat jacket thefts from Berkeley REI

BPD said Jeffrey Harrelson stole 15 jackets from REI, worth an estimated $4,250, then fled the scene. And it wasn't the first time.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2024
Update: Electricity restored after UC Berkeley power outage

Update: Electricity restored after UC Berkeley power outage

Community members said a Berkeley Lab substation transformer blew, but Cal has not confirmed that information.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2024

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