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 hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Tuesday night's council agenda includes a request from police to solicit proposals for the new suite of tools, estimated to cost up to $2.4 million.
Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
The street was closed at Marin Avenue and The Alameda and then south to Monterey Avenue during the large emergency response.
Music teacher sent to prison in student sexual assault case
"Our family will carry the weight of what was done here long after the defendant has walked free," the victim's mother told the court.
Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
" The last several months have been nothing short of heart-wrenching," said Berkeley City Councilman Igor Tregub.
Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds
Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.
Police: Pokemon card stolen in Facebook Marketplace setup
Berkeley police say Flock license plate data and cellphone records linked suspect Zavier Alvarez to the crime.
Berkeley man recorded party guests in bathroom, police say
Suspect Andrew Farago apologized to guests for his "tremendous lapse in judgement," authorities wrote.