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16 hours in Berkeley: 3 robberies and a hot prowl burglary

16 hours in Berkeley: 3 robberies and a hot prowl burglary

Robbers tore a purse from the hands of an 82-year-old woman. Other culprits ripped a cash register out of a McDonald's drive-through window.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 1, 2023
Arrest made in killing of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Arrest made in killing of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Two other teenage boys were also wounded in the shooting on Apgar Street at a birthday party for Berkeley High students.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023
Police investigate more gunfire in southwest Berkeley

Police investigate more gunfire in southwest Berkeley

No injuries have been reported but police are checking with local hospitals to learn more.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023
Fewer Berkeley police officers will be on patrol starting Sunday

Fewer Berkeley police officers will be on patrol starting Sunday

Non-emergency calls, such as those that do not involve in-progress crimes, will likely see much slower response times, police say.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023
Woman, 78, staves off robbery attempt by teen with BB gun

Woman, 78, staves off robbery attempt by teen with BB gun

The woman used a stick to knock the BB gun from the teenager's hand. Officers arrested him in the area, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 29, 2023
Bomb cyclone damages historic redwood, buckeye at UC garden

Bomb cyclone damages historic redwood, buckeye at UC garden

"Decades of care and nurturing of some of the garden’s treasures have been destroyed," the garden's director of collections said.
By Guest Contributor Mar 28, 2023
'Our sense of safety has been taken from us': Reflections after a Berkeley 'hot prowl' burglary

'Our sense of safety has been taken from us': Reflections after a Berkeley 'hot prowl' burglary

The March 12 burglary was one of four in the neighborhood on the same night. Two of them were "hot prowl" burglaries where people were home.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 28, 2023

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