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BFD puts out brush fire at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

BFD puts out brush fire at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

One caller told 911 the flames were 6 feet tall, while another saw 3-foot flames in a 50-by-20-foot area.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 11, 2025
'Major windshield damage': 2 people struck near UC Berkeley

'Major windshield damage': 2 people struck near UC Berkeley

Both pedestrians, one of whom is pregnant, were rushed to Highland Hospital, according to early reports.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2025
Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2025
'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley

'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley

The new Berkeley Trust Health Center, from LifeLong Medical Care, has been years in the making, officials said this week.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 9, 2025
Police: DUI hit-and-run of cyclist sees driver arrested

Police: DUI hit-and-run of cyclist sees driver arrested

According to court records, driver Launette Sanchez already had on open DUI case from 2024.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 9, 2025
Pedestrian rushed to Highland after Claremont, Ashby crash

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after Claremont, Ashby crash

The pedestrian, who was 20-30 years old, police said, remained conscious after the collision. The roadway is open.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 8, 2025
BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon

BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon

Police found stolen merchandise from a retail theft in their car, police said. Flock cameras aided in the arrest.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 8, 2025

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