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Woman taken for eval after driving into San Francisco Bay

Woman taken for eval after driving into San Francisco Bay

Witnesses said the woman got out of her car and began walking away after driving into the water in Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 27, 2025
Pedestrian, 75, dies days after Berkeley traffic collision

Pedestrian, 75, dies days after Berkeley traffic collision

"I don't think anyone expected it would be fatal," a neighbor told The Scanner. The coroner's office identified the deceased man as Dinh Le.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 26, 2025
Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping

Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping

"I could see the fear in his eyes," the witness said, of the 10-month-old baby who was nearly taken. "I was trying to calm him down."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 25, 2025
UC Berkeley cuts public emails amid safety alert overhaul

UC Berkeley cuts public emails amid safety alert overhaul

Cal's new Safety App emphasizes push notifications over email and text alerts.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 25, 2025
Sexual battery on UC Berkeley campus under investigation

Sexual battery on UC Berkeley campus under investigation

A woman told police that an older stranger had complimented her and touched her inappropriately at the West Crescent.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 24, 2025
Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley

Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley

The suspects, Mateo Haro Rodriguez and Daniel Cestoni Montenegro, fled from Berkeley police, resulting in a brief pursuit.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

He was identified as 34-year-old Derrick Johnson.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025

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