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Pamela Price barred me from her press conference: First-person

Pamela Price barred me from her press conference: First-person

In recent months, Price's office removed me from her media email list without explanation. Today, she refused to let me into her press conference.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 29, 2023
Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash

Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash

The crash happened at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Ashby Avenue at about 5:20 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 28, 2023
StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley

StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley

There have been more than 1,200 vehicles stolen in Berkeley in 2023, a 64% increase over last year at this time, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 28, 2023
Berkeley smoke shop robbed at gunpoint — again

Berkeley smoke shop robbed at gunpoint — again

Robberies in Berkeley are up 31% compared to last year, with more than 358 robberies so far in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 27, 2023
More than 30 iPhones snatched in Berkeley Apple Store theft

More than 30 iPhones snatched in Berkeley Apple Store theft

As of publication time, no arrests had been made and the investigation was ongoing.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 27, 2023
Suspect in Piedmont carjacking of mom, baby held to answer

Suspect in Piedmont carjacking of mom, baby held to answer

Quran Mabon, 19, has also been charged with three robberies, including a carjacking, in Berkeley this year, court papers show.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 27, 2023
Fremont murder suspect had just been put on probation

Fremont murder suspect had just been put on probation

On Oct. 24, Lorinzo Haley was put on two years of probation and ordered to "participate actively" in a mental health treatment program.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2023

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