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A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.

A prosecutor said she can't fulfill her ethical duties under DA Pamela Price. We asked why.

Charly Weissenbach said she's not comfortable in the spotlight — but felt it was her duty to speak out.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2023
Woman dies at People's Park in Berkeley, investigation ongoing

Woman dies at People's Park in Berkeley, investigation ongoing

Update: The coroner's office identified her as 62-year-old Denise Ann Hatcher.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 21, 2023
Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday

Massive Berkeley storm left 15,000 without power Tuesday

Two people in a truck were trapped for hours beneath power lines and a tree in the Berkeley Hills, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 21, 2023
Remembering Lillia Bartlow, who captured Berkeley's heart

Remembering Lillia Bartlow, who captured Berkeley's heart

"I was living with an angel," her father said Sunday. "She was as near perfect as perfect can be in a human being."
By Frances Dinkelspiel Mar 20, 2023
UC Berkeley students robbed at gunpoint while filming movie project on Fourth Street

UC Berkeley students robbed at gunpoint while filming movie project on Fourth Street

The driver pulled up beside them and came to an abrupt stop, then three people with guns jumped out of the car, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 19, 2023
Berkeley PD: Woman arrested after stealing city Prius

Berkeley PD: Woman arrested after stealing city Prius

The Berkeley Police Department got multiple reports of erratic driving shortly after 6:30 p.m., police said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023
3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing

3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing

The robberies took place between the Elmwood neighborhood and South Berkeley, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023

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