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Man gets 35 years to life after Berkeley road rage murder

Man gets 35 years to life after Berkeley road rage murder

The killer had a chance to leave but "chose to escalate traffic conflict to murder," the judge said Friday.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 27, 2023
UC Berkeley student tries to sell Nikes but is robbed at gunpoint

UC Berkeley student tries to sell Nikes but is robbed at gunpoint

The victim, a Cal student in his 20s, had arranged to sell his Nikes — but the men who showed up to buy them robbed him instead, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 27, 2023
UC Berkeley police seek man in fedora hat who chased child, 9

UC Berkeley police seek man in fedora hat who chased child, 9

Police say the 9-year-old was able to escape after a brief chase at University Village in Albany.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 26, 2023
Tuesday: Attend a Berkeley public safety town hall on Zoom

Tuesday: Attend a Berkeley public safety town hall on Zoom

Community members who are concerned about Berkeley crime are invited to a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 26, 2023
Shooting reported amid family dispute in Berkeley, no one hurt

Shooting reported amid family dispute in Berkeley, no one hurt

BPD said the man fired one round during the argument on Channing Way but no one was hit.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 26, 2023
Judge rejects 15-year plea deal in case alleging 3 murders

Judge rejects 15-year plea deal in case alleging 3 murders

"I can't accept a plea to voluntary manslaughter for 15 years for an offense that involves the loss of three lives," Judge Mark McCannon said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 23, 2023
Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids

Berkeley High parents ask School Board for 'urgent' action after violent attack on their kids

"What am I supposed to do when I see people beat someone up and nothing happens to them?" asked one student who was attacked.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2023

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