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Man, 20, charged with shooting in Berkeley over video gaming

Man, 20, charged with shooting in Berkeley over video gaming

Police say the shooting was related to "trash talk" that stemmed from PlayStation video gaming online.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 26, 2023
Charging decisions questioned after killing on I-880 of girl, 5

Charging decisions questioned after killing on I-880 of girl, 5

Sources say it is almost unheard of in the Bay Area to see charges filed without any enhancements in such a serious case.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 24, 2023
Driver who left fatal Berkeley crash in 2019 held to answer

Driver who left fatal Berkeley crash in 2019 held to answer

Ana Buitrago turned herself in about 24 hours after the crash. She told police she had been in a collision but had not known what she hit.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 21, 2023
Man rescued after I-80 crash in Berkeley, fleeing into bay

Man rescued after I-80 crash in Berkeley, fleeing into bay

The man "seemed intoxicated," witnesses said, and was "making suicidal statements."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 21, 2023
Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found

Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found

The city argued that Corey Shedoudy's shifting stories about the day of the crash were "illogical and destroy his credibility."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 20, 2023
Lost and found: Woman, 82, on being robbed in North Berkeley

Lost and found: Woman, 82, on being robbed in North Berkeley

Nancy Bickel was waiting outside for a friend on a recent morning when two young men pulled over and took her purse. This is her first-person account.
By Guest Contributor Apr 20, 2023
DA asks to move 'Angel and Jazy' murder case to adult court

DA asks to move 'Angel and Jazy' murder case to adult court

The defense said it learned about the DA's motion for the first time Tuesday in open court.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 19, 2023

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