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Female pedestrian, 53, in critical condition after Berkeley crash

Female pedestrian, 53, in critical condition after Berkeley crash

The crash happened at Seventh Street and Heinz Avenue just before 3 p.m., Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 28, 2024
Berkeley apartment complex now linked to 3 big drug busts

Berkeley apartment complex now linked to 3 big drug busts

The same South Berkeley apartment complex near Ashby BART has come up several times in major law enforcement operations.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 28, 2024
Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

As of publication time, BFD was still assessing whether any residents would be displaced.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024
Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, has died

Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, has died

Elkin had a "deep passion for making our human and natural communities more resilient to climate change." She was just 37 years old.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024
Steering wheel comes off, foils Berkeley car theft attempt

Steering wheel comes off, foils Berkeley car theft attempt

A man and woman in a stolen car failed at two car theft attempts Monday morning — but still managed to evade capture.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024
Group of 7 makes off with $19,000 in North Face goods

Group of 7 makes off with $19,000 in North Face goods

The group left in multiple vehicles, at least one of which had been reported stolen, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024
'Panic on the campus': New details on UC Berkeley shooting

'Panic on the campus': New details on UC Berkeley shooting

Police say Virgil Hampton ordered students to open their backpacks and caused a disturbance because he wanted a charger.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024

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