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Young man found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue has died

Young man found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue has died

Berkeley police performed CPR until firefighters arrived. BFD rushed the man to the hospital shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday but he did not survive.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 20, 2022
Video: Burglars hit Creekwood restaurant in South Berkeley

Video: Burglars hit Creekwood restaurant in South Berkeley

The circumstances were unusual, as the restaurant generally does not have much cash on site, said Greg Poulios, one of Creekwood's owners.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 19, 2022
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Bay Area

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Bay Area

The quake came at 3:39 a.m. with the epicenter in El Cerrito.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 17, 2022
Man arrested after firing gun on Telegraph near UC Berkeley

Man arrested after firing gun on Telegraph near UC Berkeley

No one was wounded by gunfire but a woman was physically assaulted during the dispute, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 17, 2022
Possible gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley

Possible gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley

The report came in around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Ashby Avenue and Acton Street, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 16, 2022
Berkeley police arrest 3 teens after carjacking attempt

Berkeley police arrest 3 teens after carjacking attempt

An off-duty police officer from a different East Bay law enforcement agency witnessed the carjacking attempt and reported it to BPD.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 15, 2022
Police: Alert witness helped avert stabbing on Center Street

Police: Alert witness helped avert stabbing on Center Street

Police say Dawn Carraway ran toward a stranger, holding a knife in her hand, and planned to stab him from behind in the neck.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 15, 2022

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