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Berkeley police may get more surveillance cameras

Berkeley police may get more surveillance cameras

"I heard loud and clear from my neighbors… they want to feel safe throughout the city that we all share," said Councilman Mark Humbert.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 31, 2024
Killer of pregnant Berkeley mom, 19, gets manslaughter plea deal

Killer of pregnant Berkeley mom, 19, gets manslaughter plea deal

"All I have is pictures of her," the young woman's mother said Wednesday. "I go and sit at her grave, every birthday."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 31, 2024
Vehicles damaged amid Berkeley gunfire; no one hurt

Vehicles damaged amid Berkeley gunfire; no one hurt

One woman told The Scanner she heard seven gunshots in the area. It was Berkeley's third shooting of the year.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 31, 2024
Update: Kate Harrison resigns from Berkeley City Council

Update: Kate Harrison resigns from Berkeley City Council

“I’ve had it with this place,” Harrison said, once she stepped off the dais. "These processes are broken." Watch video of the resignation here.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2024
Berkeley bank robber escapes on BART

Berkeley bank robber escapes on BART

The man, who reportedly had gold teeth, was able to escape on a BART train because the bank did not call in the robbery immediately, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2024
Crooks targeted Berkeley Apple Store 5 times this month alone

Crooks targeted Berkeley Apple Store 5 times this month alone

Twice, their plans were foiled, but three other times they made off with Apple devices, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2024
Elmwood auto break-in spree: Man charged with 7 felonies

Elmwood auto break-in spree: Man charged with 7 felonies

Police say the auto break-ins stopped when Stacy Tidell was in jail and then picked up again when he got out.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2024

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