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Berkeley apartment fire displaces 9 people

Berkeley apartment fire displaces 9 people

"It was windy," said one community member. "No warning for neighbors. Very scary in light of what is happening in LA."
By Emilie Raguso Jan 13, 2025
BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.
By Guest Contributor Jan 12, 2025
Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest

Berkeley's new Flock camera system nets another gun arrest

Sean Hammonds has a long list of convictions for drug sales and gun possession. The DA's office charged him with a new case Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 9, 2025
Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom

Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom

UCPD detectives observed "no obvious signs of foul play." The man, who appeared to be homeless, has not been identified.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 9, 2025
Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case

Former UC Berkeley janitor takes plea deal in murder case

Sweven Waterman has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and agreed to an 11-year prison sentence for the killing of Curtis Marsh.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 8, 2025
Alameda County DA search: All 15 applications are now public

Alameda County DA search: All 15 applications are now public

Read or download each of the applications here. The Board of Supervisors is expected to hold interviews and make the decision in the next month.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 7, 2025
Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks

Berkeley police see uptick in gun cases in recent weeks

Police have seized at least seven firearms in Berkeley since Dec. 28 in connection with arrests around the city.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 6, 2025

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