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Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say

Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say

BPD says Brezjana Wilson and two accomplices stole merchandise valued at $20,000 — but left another $30,000 in goods and a safe behind.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2025
Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case

Man charged in UC Berkeley sex crime case

Police said Andrew McNear pulled a woman off her bike and threatened her while she was riding near University Village in Albany.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2025
Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'

Remembering Elise Lusk: 'Always striving to get better'

The Berkeley native was a vivacious and caring woman who brought others together. She was also a cancer survivor and a lifelong swimmer.
By Kate Darby Rauch Feb 10, 2025
How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire

How a Berkeley grandma, 84, saved family members from fire

She pushed through burning flames to rouse her daughter and son-in-law. BFD rescued another daughter, who was bedridden, but she later died.
By Frances Dinkelspiel Feb 7, 2025
Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion

Berkeley sexual battery suspect released, may get diversion

Berkeley PD's Bike Patrol picked up Audrey Barlow last week just a day after a teenager said he slapped her buttocks on her way to school.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2025
Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt

Nevada fugitive charged with Berkeley carjacking attempt

Police said Jason Dunaway told detectives he'd gone to the Berkeley Hills "looking to either steal work trucks or steal from work truck."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2025
Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

"I'm under no illusion that this process will be easy," said D6 Councilman Brent Blackaby. "We're asking a lot of the community."
By Kate Darby Rauch Feb 5, 2025

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