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Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley

Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in Berkeley

He was the second person killed by an Amtrak train this month.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023
Glen Avenue homicide wasn't random, court papers show

Glen Avenue homicide wasn't random, court papers show

In recent weeks, The Scanner was able to track down court records that shed some light on the 2020 homicide for the first time.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 24, 2023
Berkeley High Spirit Day: Fights downtown, teenager hurt

Berkeley High Spirit Day: Fights downtown, teenager hurt

One parent said the argument may have begun as a verbal dispute over egging and that the injured teen may have been punched in the head.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023
Berkeley BART arrest delays Richmond line trains

Berkeley BART arrest delays Richmond line trains

Police said the incident began as a theft at Target but escalated when the suspect ran into downtown Berkeley BART and jumped onto the tracks.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023
Berkeley sex crime attack near Cal: Suspect held to answer

Berkeley sex crime attack near Cal: Suspect held to answer

Police say Wilmer Guerra Peña jumped out of the bushes and attacked an exchange student, carrying her toward the open trunk of his car.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023
Back-to-back armed robberies at Berkeley shops on University

Back-to-back armed robberies at Berkeley shops on University

Robberies in Berkeley are up 23% compared to last year, with more than 300 robberies in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 19, 2023
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isleton felt in Berkeley

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isleton felt in Berkeley

The quake occurred at 9:29 a.m. with a depth of about 6.7 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 18, 2023

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