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Berkeley High to hold school safety meeting with top officials

Berkeley High to hold school safety meeting with top officials

In recent weeks, there were reports of guns on campus, which resulted in the arrest of two students.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2023
Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

"By the time I realized what was going on, she had made off with my underpants," one UC student said.
By Guest Contributor Nov 2, 2023
Man, 20, caught on UC Berkeley campus after robbery attempt

Man, 20, caught on UC Berkeley campus after robbery attempt

The arrest comes amid a robbery spike, with reports up 29% over last year. Two late-night shops were also robbed at gunpoint this week.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 2, 2023
Halloween hit-and-run sends boy to hospital with broken leg

Halloween hit-and-run sends boy to hospital with broken leg

Authorities said the boy was trick-or-treating with his parents when he ran out between two parked cars and was struck by a driver who kept going.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2023
Barback at Tigerlily in Berkeley charged with sexual assault

Barback at Tigerlily in Berkeley charged with sexual assault

Berkeley police wrote that Carlo Salgado-Cruz II pushed the teenager into a corner and pulled down her pants before telling her, "You know you want it."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 31, 2023
Berkeley couple carjacked while arriving home with baby

Berkeley couple carjacked while arriving home with baby

The carjacking took place in the 2700 block of Acton Street, near Oregon Street, shortly before 9 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 30, 2023
Gunfire near UC Berkeley prompts WarnMe alert

Gunfire near UC Berkeley prompts WarnMe alert

Authorities said gunfire broke out during a conflict between the occupants of two vehicles near College and Derby on Monday at about 7:45 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 30, 2023

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