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UC Berkeley skeleton: Cause of death was blunt force injury

UC Berkeley skeleton: Cause of death was blunt force injury

Previously, there was a press hold on the case and no information was available. That changed last week.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 22, 2024
Man who reported drive-by shooting actually shot himself

Man who reported drive-by shooting actually shot himself

Braeon Tolliver, a felon with a history of domestic violence allegations, is prohibited from owning guns due to his record, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 19, 2024
Price recall campaign says it aims to submit 110K signatures

Price recall campaign says it aims to submit 110K signatures

"They have five business days to give us a clearer guideline on what they plan on doing," said Brenda Grisham. "They have to figure it out."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 18, 2024
Berkeley police investigate report of man shot in drive-by

Berkeley police investigate report of man shot in drive-by

If the preliminary details turn out to be true, it will be Berkeley's second injury shooting of the year.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 16, 2024
Cause unknown after 2-alarm fire at Berkeley warehouse

Cause unknown after 2-alarm fire at Berkeley warehouse

The building is believed to have been vacant, its owner unknown, which has posed challenges in the investigation, BFD said Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 16, 2024
Attorney change, plea put off for accused killer of Alyx Herrmann

Attorney change, plea put off for accused killer of Alyx Herrmann

"We want to let the public know … that she was cared for," said a member of Outrigger Santa Cruz. Dozens of club members were in court Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 16, 2024
Police investigate attempted rape of UC Berkeley student, 20

Police investigate attempted rape of UC Berkeley student, 20

According to dispatch traffic, the assailant came up from behind the woman and pushed her to the ground, covering her eyes and face.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 15, 2024

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