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UPDATE: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito

UPDATE: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito

A massive power outage left more than 5,500 PG&E customers, mostly in the Berkeley Hills and to the north, without electricity.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 4, 2023
UPDATE: Missing Berkeley woman has been found

UPDATE: Missing Berkeley woman has been found

The missing woman has been located, police said Wednesday morning.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 4, 2023
BPD Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?

BPD Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?

There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2023
Update: Malik Djoumi ID'd as man who died at People's Park

Update: Malik Djoumi ID'd as man who died at People's Park

UCPD was notified Tuesday just before 12:10 p.m. about a possible fatality in People's Park.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 3, 2023
UPDATE: Power restored after outage hits nearly 1,500 PG&E customers in Berkeley

UPDATE: Power restored after outage hits nearly 1,500 PG&E customers in Berkeley

PG&E said the power came back just after 7:45 p.m. Bonus: Don't miss dramatic videos of Berkeley creeks overflowing.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 31, 2022
Plan to shift Berkeley crisis calls from police to SCU nears launch

Plan to shift Berkeley crisis calls from police to SCU nears launch

The 2-year, $4.5 million pilot program is designed to provide an alternative response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 30, 2022
Man charged with arson after Berkeley trash bin fires

Man charged with arson after Berkeley trash bin fires

Police say Nicholas Tabor had a lighter in his pocket when he was arrested and that he made spontaneous statements about his fascination with fire.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 28, 2022

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