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Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

Carjackings are way up this year in Berkeley compared to prior years.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2023
Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them

Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them

Jordan Gaines "denied any involvement and did not express any sympathy when shown photos of the injuries sustained by the victims," police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 1, 2023
Judge says he 'was misled' by DA in OPD perjury case

Judge says he 'was misled' by DA in OPD perjury case

Attorneys for the case appeared in court Friday morning before Judge Scott Patton to discuss a search warrant related to Phong Tran's cellphone.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 1, 2023
Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies

Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies

Berkeley's new outdoor warning system will advise about emergency action, which would differ depending on the disaster.
By City of Berkeley Sep 1, 2023
Gunfire on Bonar, police investigation underway

Gunfire on Bonar, police investigation underway

Arriving officers located rifle casings but have so far found no victims.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 31, 2023
Man set to serve 21 years after fatal Berkeley Hills shooting

Man set to serve 21 years after fatal Berkeley Hills shooting

Jessie McAllister, then 26, was charged with the murder of 39-year-old Alfred Charles Taylor Jr. at a home in the 1100 block of Glen Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 31, 2023
Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.

Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.

The woman left her purse hanging on her chair while she ate. Police said the culprit walked by and snatched it, then took off running.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023

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