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Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Update: BFD said the damage was estimated at $40,000 and that one resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Berkeley robbery detectives make 3 arrests in 'major cases'

Berkeley robbery detectives make 3 arrests in 'major cases'

The same suspects were linked to "related cases" in nearby jurisdictions, BPD said Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue

Man, 80, strangled by stranger during attack on College Avenue

Police say David Hobbs jumped into the victim's passenger seat and got on top of him, then began to strangle him, after the man opened his car door.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters

Teen stabbed in Berkeley, assailants flee on scooters

The victim told police he had been stabbed near the shoulder and could not feel his hand, according to emergency dispatches.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 10, 2025
Suspected Berkeley drug dealer arrested after foot chase

Suspected Berkeley drug dealer arrested after foot chase

Over the radio, police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Djuan Brown and said he was on probation for robbery.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 8, 2025
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By Editor's desk Apr 8, 2025
Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley stadium

Police investigate gunfire near UC Berkeley stadium

UCPD's ShotSpotter gunfire detection system picked up two gunshots on the east side of the stadium, near Stadium Rim Way.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 8, 2025

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