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Suspects in carjacked vehicle caught after police chase

Suspects in carjacked vehicle caught after police chase

The incident began in Richmond when officers spotted a speeding motorist driving recklessly, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
Berkeley mugging-car theft case sees second man charged

Berkeley mugging-car theft case sees second man charged

Robberies are down so far this year but some have involved more violence than usual. In some, female victims have been targeted.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
'Smash prejudice, not windows': Artist paints pop-up mural after gelato shop vandalism

'Smash prejudice, not windows': Artist paints pop-up mural after gelato shop vandalism

"It can be rough at the BART plaza. When their window got smashed, I felt compelled to do something," Yano Rivera said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 24, 2024
Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree

Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree

The series appears to have begun Thursday night, when police responded to three reports of robbery via pepper spray in less than an hour.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 23, 2024
UC Berkeley skeleton: Cause of death was blunt force injury

UC Berkeley skeleton: Cause of death was blunt force injury

Previously, there was a press hold on the case and no information was available. That changed last week.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 22, 2024
Man who reported drive-by shooting actually shot himself

Man who reported drive-by shooting actually shot himself

Braeon Tolliver, a felon with a history of domestic violence allegations, is prohibited from owning guns due to his record, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 19, 2024
Price recall campaign says it aims to submit 110K signatures

Price recall campaign says it aims to submit 110K signatures

"They have five business days to give us a clearer guideline on what they plan on doing," said Brenda Grisham. "They have to figure it out."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 18, 2024

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