Emilie Raguso has covered Berkeley crime for more than a decade. She was senior news editor at Berkeleyside, and launched and ran Albany Patch. In 2017, she was SPJ NorCal's journalist of the year.
Update: UC Berkeley 'all clear' after search for armed man
Tuesday's incident began with a report about a man near Haas with "a weapon on his hip," UCPD told The Scanner.
Armed takeover robbery at Berkeley cannabis dispensary
The group threatened the victims and held them at gunpoint throughout the robbery, Berkeley police said.
Berkeley police investigate necklace 'chain snatch' case
Authorities said this type of crime happens more often than people realize.
Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Tuesday night's council agenda includes a request from police to solicit proposals for the new suite of tools, estimated to cost up to $2.4 million.
Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
The street was closed at Marin Avenue and The Alameda and then south to Monterey Avenue during the large emergency response.
Music teacher sent to prison in student sexual assault case
"Our family will carry the weight of what was done here long after the defendant has walked free," the victim's mother told the court.
Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
" The last several months have been nothing short of heart-wrenching," said Berkeley City Councilman Igor Tregub.