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Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Citing the baby's positive test for methamphetamine and the recent child abuse report, police described the home situation as unsafe.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2023
Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

"Our family, and the other parents and children that were trick or treating with us that night, will never forget the horror," one mother wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 13, 2023
Months after Berkeley road rage attack, man charged

Months after Berkeley road rage attack, man charged

Police say Jalene Rogers chased down a pedestrian and struck him with a metal tire jack, leaving him with "severe pain, bleeding and memory loss."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 13, 2023
Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking

Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking

The victim, a 34-year-old man, said six male juveniles armed with two guns took his vehicle, Emeryville police said Friday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 10, 2023
Felon brought loaded gun to Alameda County DA's office

Felon brought loaded gun to Alameda County DA's office

Some DA's office employees were "extremely rattled" this week, one source said, raising multiple concerns about the incident Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 9, 2023
Berkeley fire closes Broom Bush Cafe, GoFundMe launched

Berkeley fire closes Broom Bush Cafe, GoFundMe launched

"We're in shock right now and don't know when we can re-open," 16-year-old Grace Jung, daughter of the owners, wrote on GoFundMe.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 9, 2023
Person struck and killed on tracks at North Berkeley BART

Person struck and killed on tracks at North Berkeley BART

The incident happened at about 11:05 p.m. Details were scant.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 7, 2023

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