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.
Berkeley States Coffee closes, Lavender Bakery steps in
"I think a lot of people did a lot of reflection during COVID," States Coffee owner Keith Gehrke told us. "That’s what we did."
Gunfire amid Berkeley robbery; man arrested with ghost gun
Jahquinn Pounders was arrested on suspicion of robbery, gunfire and related crimes, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Jonah Roper refused to come to court; arraignment held over
Berkeley police say they found two knives and blood on the steering wheel in the getaway car Roper used to flee the scene.
Update: 2 teens arrested after bringing guns to Berkeley High
Police say the boys who brought guns to campus were associated with each other rather than involved in any known conflict.
Here's why Berkeley didn't apply for the state retail theft grant.
Berkeley has already seen $3 million in reported losses this year from retail theft. That's up from $750,000 last year at this time.
Lamar Walker, 24, identified as Albany shooter killed by police
A candlelight vigil for Alonna Gallon is planned for Saturday at 6 p.m. at Toyota in Albany.