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Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash

Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash

Reports of the crash, on southbound San Pablo Avenue at Oregon Street, began coming in shortly after 5 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023
Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face

Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face

Police say Ronald Jefferson, 62, hit the outdoor gear shop twice in about 48 hours and took armfuls of jackets both times.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 17, 2023
Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting

Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting

Police say Curtis Verrett Jr., 18, shot the victim three times, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 17, 2023
Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student

Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student

The UC Berkeley student was able to take a photograph of her assailant, which allowed police to identify him, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023
Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market

Man charged with groping woman outside Berkeley market

The Alameda County district attorney's office charged Randall Alston with misdemeanor sexual battery.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023
TikTok challenge drives uptick in thefts of Hyundais, Kias in Berkeley

TikTok challenge drives uptick in thefts of Hyundais, Kias in Berkeley

Hyundais and Kias have been targeted in vehicle thefts around the nation. The automakers have come up with a new theft deterrent software to help.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023
UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley

UPDATE: Man still critical after FedEx driver hit him in Berkeley

Police say the man had just delivered groceries through an app service and was walking near his parked van when a FedEx driver struck him.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 15, 2023

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