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Road rage near Cal: Driver with gun threatens scooter rider

Road rage near Cal: Driver with gun threatens scooter rider

BPD said the scooter rider was using the bike lane to make his way toward UC Berkeley when the driver waved a pistol at him.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023
Man, 70s, extricated after solo crash in North Berkeley

Man, 70s, extricated after solo crash in North Berkeley

Police believe he may have had a medical issue while driving.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 30, 2023
UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search

UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search

Police said one of the men turned out to have a Berkeley robbery warrant and that officers found at least one firearm in the car, which was stolen.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 29, 2023
Podcast: Emilie Raguso on Love Thy Lawyer

Podcast: Emilie Raguso on Love Thy Lawyer

We sat down with Louis Goodman of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast to talk about local news, the business of journalism and our journey to TBS.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2023
Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

The carjacker took a gray Toyota Camry from the victim and fled south on Shattuck, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2023
Advocate says Price campaign has used false narratives, intimidation to combat recall

Advocate says Price campaign has used false narratives, intimidation to combat recall

The recall petition is expected to begin circulating for public signatures in September. The campaign is already heating up.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 25, 2023
Berkeley driver blocked in by armed robbers who took Rolex

Berkeley driver blocked in by armed robbers who took Rolex

Berkeley police say the robbers used at least one assault rifle, possibly more, during the robbery at Center Street and Kala Bagai Way.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 24, 2023

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