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.
Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes
Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.
Berkeley police: Man tried to carjack Hope Center worker
LeSean Washington punched the woman, pulled her out of her car and then got into the vehicle himself, Berkeley police said.
Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case
Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."
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.