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UPDATE: Berkeley's Fournée bakery will be open Wednesday

UPDATE: Berkeley's Fournée bakery will be open Wednesday

"The main thing is that everybody's OK and nobody was hurt," said Fournée owner Frank Sally.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 7, 2023
3 arrested, guns found; women robbed: Berkeley crime roundup

3 arrested, guns found; women robbed: Berkeley crime roundup

The robberies happened Saturday, one in the Claremont neighborhood and the other in South Berkeley. In one, a 79-year-old woman was targeted.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 7, 2023
Vehicle-only injury crashes in Berkeley are up 41%: new data

Vehicle-only injury crashes in Berkeley are up 41%: new data

Injury collisions involving pedestrians fell slightly and those involving cyclists were essentially flat, according to new Berkeley traffic data.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 4, 2023
Man held to answer in sex crime attack on UC Berkeley student

Man held to answer in sex crime attack on UC Berkeley student

Felony sex crimes are up 51% in Berkeley this year according to the latest BPD data. Many of the incidents are concentrated around UC Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 3, 2023
Berkeley police: 2 arrested after disturbance on Bonar Street

Berkeley police: 2 arrested after disturbance on Bonar Street

The incident came out around 7:45 p.m. Friday with reports of a group fistfight in the 2300 block of Bonar Street in West Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 1, 2023
Berkeley fires displace 1 from home, damage businesses

Berkeley fires displace 1 from home, damage businesses

"The overall concern is keeping companies in service," BFD said, "because of the increase in temperatures and fire activity around the Bay area."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 31, 2023
Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting

Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meeting

Thursday night's public safety meeting with DA Pamela Price showed a divide in the community but also common ground.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 28, 2023

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