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DA Pamela Price hit with discrimination, retaliation claims

DA Pamela Price hit with discrimination, retaliation claims

Patti Lee says Price often made anti-Asian remarks and that the DA's office illegally withheld records about The Scanner's exclusion from a press event.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 3, 2024
Berkeley first responders take active shooter 'master class'

Berkeley first responders take active shooter 'master class'

The Berkeley Fire Department secured a $60,000 grant through the Department of Homeland Security to organize the event.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 29, 2024
Berkeley police catch suspect after report of attempted rape

Berkeley police catch suspect after report of attempted rape

The victim pepper-sprayed the suspect and was able to get away to call police, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 29, 2024
Female pedestrian, 53, in critical condition after Berkeley crash

Female pedestrian, 53, in critical condition after Berkeley crash

The crash happened at Seventh Street and Heinz Avenue just before 3 p.m., Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 28, 2024
Berkeley apartment complex now linked to 3 big drug busts

Berkeley apartment complex now linked to 3 big drug busts

The same South Berkeley apartment complex near Ashby BART has come up several times in major law enforcement operations.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 28, 2024
Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way

As of publication time, BFD was still assessing whether any residents would be displaced.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024
Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, has died

Julia Elkin, struck by driver in Berkeley, has died

Elkin had a "deep passion for making our human and natural communities more resilient to climate change." She was just 37 years old.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2024

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