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Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'

Judge in Oakland murder case: 'I have never seen a case pled down like this before'

Delonzo Logwood had potentially been facing a sentence of 75 years to life had he been convicted.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 9, 2023
Feb. 9: Learn about the SCU, Berkeley's new 24/7 crisis team

Feb. 9: Learn about the SCU, Berkeley's new 24/7 crisis team

The 2-year pilot program is designed to provide a non-police response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 9, 2023
Pamela Price's first month as Alameda County DA sees big moves, leaves many questions

Pamela Price's first month as Alameda County DA sees big moves, leaves many questions

Pamela Price has declined to talk about her biggest decisions, citing confidentiality around pending investigations and personnel matters.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 7, 2023
UPDATE: Police use fake date to snag home-invasion suspects

UPDATE: Police use fake date to snag home-invasion suspects

Berkeley police say a woman used a dating app to target the victim. Officers then set up a fake date with her to capture the culprits, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2023
Berkeley man charged in felony animal cruelty case against dog

Berkeley man charged in felony animal cruelty case against dog

The dog, a 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Sushi, will be in the hospital for "an undetermined amount of time," according to BPD.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2023
UC Berkeley has a new police chief: Yogananda Pittman

UC Berkeley has a new police chief: Yogananda Pittman

This story originally appeared on Berkeley News, UC Berkeley's official media relations website. It has been reprinted with permission.
By Guest Contributor Feb 4, 2023
After Berkeley mudslide, 4 of 5 households can now go home

After Berkeley mudslide, 4 of 5 households can now go home

The Middlefield Road house, which saw the most damage, is still not clear to reoccupy. But those residents can at least return home for shorter stints.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2023

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