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 warns of uptick in rabid bats
Rabies is treatable when found early but "nearly always fatal once symptoms appear," the city said.
Berkeley sued over Hopkins bike lane plan
Plaintiffs say the bike lanes violate the 2026 Bicycle Plan and run contrary to Measure FF, a parcel tax to improve streets and sidewalks.
Runaway goat gives Berkeley police the slip
Dozens of residents have now shared sightings and concerns about the goat on Nextdoor.
Golden Gate Fields park plan nears $125M state vote
SB 113 would amend the state's 2026-27 budget if approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in the coming weeks.
Man charged with stalking ex after hundreds of phone calls
Police arrested Derrick Sparks, 44, after Flock alerts in two cities.
Police investigate sexual battery near Berkeley High
Someone called 911 to report the incident, which took place Friday shortly after 5 p.m.
Berkeley High student, 14, robbed near school campus
Police said three young people followed the student and attacked him Wednesday before taking his belongings.