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.
UC Berkeley police report armed robbery near Greek Theatre
Police also called BFD for a male battery victim who was reportedly struck in the ribs with a baseball bat in the Foothill lot.
Police: Woman stole thousands from REI in repeat visits
Chrise McMahan told police she took "orders" for jackets and other clothing and would sell it at half-price at an outdoor market in Oakland.
Men brandish gun while taking catalytic converter in Berkeley
The incident took place around 3:50 a.m. on Regal Road near Marin Avenue.
Berkeley man arrested after gunfire during parking dispute
The non-injury shooting took place on Channing Way just feet from a mother pushing a baby stroller at about 1 p.m. April 11, police said.
Alameda County death penalty cases under review over alleged misconduct
The death penalty audit may be just the start, DA Pamela Price said: Other Alameda County cases "may be implicated."
Berkeley officials urge PG&E to underground local power lines
A California Senate bill approved in 2023 made federal money available for projects to underground utility lines.
Man charged with groping girl, 11, at Berkeley music club
Police say Kevin Luzzi was "fixated" on the girl, then created a mosh pit so he could get close enough to grope her, leaving bruises.