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Man attacked female students at UC Berkeley, put on 5150 hold

Man attacked female students at UC Berkeley, put on 5150 hold

Students and parents have expressed frustration this week about the limited information often available about UC Berkeley crime reports.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 20, 2023
Berkeley police find 'freshly cut' catalytic converter in car stop

Berkeley police find 'freshly cut' catalytic converter in car stop

There have already been at least 34 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley in 2023, according to BPD data. There were 843 last year.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 20, 2023
What we know about the human skeleton found at UC Berkeley

What we know about the human skeleton found at UC Berkeley

The building where the skeleton was found was "unused" and had "not been occupied for many years."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 19, 2023
Shasta Road fire: Still no cause, Berkeley Fire Department says

Shasta Road fire: Still no cause, Berkeley Fire Department says

A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns from the fire and required surgery. She has been in the hospital since Dec. 26.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 19, 2023
Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog

Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog

Neighbors say they were awoken by dozens of rounds of ammunition exploding and that a pitbull named Chapo was killed in the blaze.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 18, 2023
Men with gun take Honda from woman in Berkeley carjacking

Men with gun take Honda from woman in Berkeley carjacking

Two men approached the woman and one of them had a gun, police said. The man pointed the gun at her and demanded her cellphone and keys.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 17, 2023
Breaking: 2 people sustain major injuries in Bayer fire in Berkeley

Breaking: 2 people sustain major injuries in Bayer fire in Berkeley

One person who was initially trapped inside managed to get outside on their own shortly after 11:20 a.m., according to preliminary reports.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 17, 2023

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