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 police: Man charged with robbery of disabled person
Police found suspect Felix Johnson in the downtown Berkeley BART station in possession of a stolen necklace, according to court papers.
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.