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Person struck and killed by train in West Berkeley

Person struck and killed by train in West Berkeley

The incident occurred on the train tracks near Potter and Bay streets, officials said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 3, 2023
Alameda County DA restores Berkeley Scanner press access

Alameda County DA restores Berkeley Scanner press access

"Emilie Raguso is welcome to attend future press conferences organized by the office of the Alameda County District Attorney," the office said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 2, 2023
First Amendment groups ding Alameda County DA's office for violating press freedoms

First Amendment groups ding Alameda County DA's office for violating press freedoms

"The First Amendment prohibits the government from arbitrarily excluding specific reporters from access to press conferences," they wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 30, 2023
Pamela Price barred me from her press conference: First-person

Pamela Price barred me from her press conference: First-person

In recent months, Price's office removed me from her media email list without explanation. Today, she refused to let me into her press conference.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 29, 2023
Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash

Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash

The crash happened at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Ashby Avenue at about 5:20 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 28, 2023
StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley

StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley

There have been more than 1,200 vehicles stolen in Berkeley in 2023, a 64% increase over last year at this time, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 28, 2023
Berkeley smoke shop robbed at gunpoint — again

Berkeley smoke shop robbed at gunpoint — again

Robberies in Berkeley are up 31% compared to last year, with more than 358 robberies so far in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 27, 2023

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