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.
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.
The clock to recall DA Pamela Price starts now
Critics say Price had contributed to Oakland's crime wave by being soft on crime. Supporters say Price is doing what she was elected to do.
BUSD: 2 Berkeley High students brought guns to school
At least one of the BHS students was arrested. BUSD said neither gun was brandished on campus. The investigation is ongoing.
Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation
The alleged killer, Jonah Roper, "admitted to assaulting the victims with a knife, with the intent to kill," police wrote in charging papers.
Berkeley police chase, 4 arrests after 7 armed robberies
The chase didn't end until the wheels fell off the getaway car, which had been stolen, Berkeley police said.
Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college
The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.