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Berkeley shootings in 2023: The definitive gunfire map

Berkeley shootings in 2023: The definitive gunfire map

Berkeley had 35 shootings in 2023 with eight people wounded. BPD also had two fatal police shootings.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 6, 2023
Update: Police standoff ends in arrest after gunfire on Eighth

Update: Police standoff ends in arrest after gunfire on Eighth

Police said the presence of six pit bulls in the suspect's apartment had complicated the response.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 4, 2023
Berkeley firefighters rescue hiker who fell into creek bed

Berkeley firefighters rescue hiker who fell into creek bed

The 26-year-old woman was hiking near Codornices Park on Friday when she fell off a walking bridge near a waterfall, BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 4, 2023
Man fires gun at driver amid Berkeley carjacking attempt

Man fires gun at driver amid Berkeley carjacking attempt

Shootings are down compared to last year's spike but robberies are up 30% in 2023, from 278 in 2022 to 362 this year.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 3, 2023
Person struck and killed by train in West Berkeley

Person struck and killed by train in West Berkeley

The incident occurred on the train tracks near Potter and Bay streets, officials said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 3, 2023
Alameda County DA restores Berkeley Scanner press access

Alameda County DA restores Berkeley Scanner press access

"Emilie Raguso is welcome to attend future press conferences organized by the office of the Alameda County District Attorney," the office said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 2, 2023
First Amendment groups ding Alameda County DA's office for violating press freedoms

First Amendment groups ding Alameda County DA's office for violating press freedoms

"The First Amendment prohibits the government from arbitrarily excluding specific reporters from access to press conferences," they wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 30, 2023

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