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.
Cousins charged with stabbing of Berkeley High student
The attack may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a feud between Hispanic gangs at Berkeley High, police wrote.
Berkeley faces 'tough choices' as budget talks continue
Money for an affordable housing program may be on the chopping block. A citywide hiring freeze is already in place.
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'
Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.
Man charged with carjacking 2 cannabis delivery drivers
Berkeley police say Larue Henderson carjacked both drivers in April and took nearly $10,000 in cannabis products from them.
BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing
The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.
Are meetings with Mayor Adena Ishii Berkeley's hottest ticket?
Appointments for the next round of office hours, on July 1, will open the week of June 9.