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Berkeley High plans 'safety forum' after campus gun scare

Berkeley High plans 'safety forum' after campus gun scare

A recent "safety update" from the BHS principal drew mixed reviews from parents who shared it with The Berkeley Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2023
UC Berkeley student, 19, carjacked at gunpoint near Cal

UC Berkeley student, 19, carjacked at gunpoint near Cal

The student tried to lock her doors when two men got out of a car behind her, but the men pulled out guns and pointed them at her.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2023
Man, 18, arrested after Berkeley carjacking on Parkside in July

Man, 18, arrested after Berkeley carjacking on Parkside in July

Robberies in Berkeley are up 22% this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 10, 2023
Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes

Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes

Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 9, 2023
Berkeley police: Man tried to carjack Hope Center worker

Berkeley police: Man tried to carjack Hope Center worker

LeSean Washington punched the woman, pulled her out of her car and then got into the vehicle himself, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 6, 2023
Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case

Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case

Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 4, 2023
Berkeley States Coffee closes, Lavender Bakery steps in

Berkeley States Coffee closes, Lavender Bakery steps in

"I think a lot of people did a lot of reflection during COVID," States Coffee owner Keith Gehrke told us. "That’s what we did."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 2, 2023

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