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UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student

UC Berkeley warns public about sexual battery of student

The suspect was described as tan-skinned with gray hair, about 60 years old, wearing a white "Cal affiliate-labelled shirt" and blue pants.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2025
1 in custody after Berkeley police activity on Francisco

1 in custody after Berkeley police activity on Francisco

BPD confirmed shortly after publication that a teenager had been arrested.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2025
Female burglars caught in the act claim to be house cleaners

Female burglars caught in the act claim to be house cleaners

Community members say the pair has been linked to other recent crimes and may be targeting Asian households. Police are investigating.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 10, 2025
Berkeley officials condemn recent anti-Muslim hate crime

Berkeley officials condemn recent anti-Muslim hate crime

On Monday, dozens of local activists held a vigil against hate to speak out about Islamophobia.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 7, 2025
Charges filed after Dream Fluff Donuts armed takeover robbery

Charges filed after Dream Fluff Donuts armed takeover robbery

Authorities say Jacob Hellman and four other people robbed the cashier at Dream Fluff Donuts in Berkeley one morning in November.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 7, 2025
BPD: Homeless housing shooter had 'narco tunnel' under floor

BPD: Homeless housing shooter had 'narco tunnel' under floor

Berkeley police say David Meier, who was prohibited from owning guns due to his criminal record, had ammunition and meth in his room.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 6, 2025
Berkeley gunfight suspects headed for court

Berkeley gunfight suspects headed for court

One of the men said a car crash led to the shoot-out on Adeline Street, police said. No one was hurt but the neighborhood was rattled.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 5, 2025

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