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Arsonist admits setting fires at federal building, UC Berkeley

Arsonist admits setting fires at federal building, UC Berkeley

Casey Goonan is set to be sentenced April 8 and could receive five to 20 years for what was described as terrorism.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 15, 2025
Group of 9 steals cigarettes, register from Berkeley Chevron

Group of 9 steals cigarettes, register from Berkeley Chevron

The burglars broke the front window to get inside, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 15, 2025
UCPD: Former student took pics in UC Berkeley dorm shower

UCPD: Former student took pics in UC Berkeley dorm shower

Authorities credited a student and her roommate with helping catch suspect Wensen "Vincent" Wu by collecting key evidence.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 14, 2025
Berkeley apartment fire displaces 9 people

Berkeley apartment fire displaces 9 people

"It was windy," said one community member. "No warning for neighbors. Very scary in light of what is happening in LA."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 13, 2025
BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.
By Guest Contributor Jan 12, 2025
Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest

Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest

Sean Hammonds has a long list of convictions for drug sales and gun possession. The DA's office charged him with a new case Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 9, 2025
Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom

Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom

UCPD detectives observed "no obvious signs of foul play." The man, who appeared to be homeless, has not been identified.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 9, 2025

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