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Berkeley neighborhood sees 2 rounds of gunfire in 10 hours

Berkeley neighborhood sees 2 rounds of gunfire in 10 hours

No one was injured. Investigations are underway.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 19, 2024
Man charged with rape of woman in the Berkeley Hills

Man charged with rape of woman in the Berkeley Hills

On Sunday night, the woman showed up in the 700 block of Woodhaven Road, off Sunset Lane near Tilden park, asking residents for help.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 18, 2024
Rabid bat found in Berkeley

Rabid bat found in Berkeley

Berkeley had just 12 rabid animal cases, "almost entirely bats," from 1996-2018. There have been at least two other Berkeley cases in recent years.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 18, 2024
Police: Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested after search

Police: Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested after search

Juan Carlos Fuentes and Anthony Linarez-Varrios tried to evade capture by hiding but were unsuccessful, according to police and public records.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 16, 2024
Woman, 81, displaced by Berkeley house fire Sunday

Woman, 81, displaced by Berkeley house fire Sunday

The house caught fire quickly, rendering the home uninhabitable.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 15, 2024
Storm grounds barge named Seaport in Berkeley waters

Storm grounds barge named Seaport in Berkeley waters

"It looks pretty rusty," one reader said. "I’d love to know the story."
By Emilie Raguso Dec 15, 2024
Update: Berkeley train strike fatality ID'd as Michell Contreras

Update: Berkeley train strike fatality ID'd as Michell Contreras

The coroner's office identified the woman as Michell Montiel Contreras, 33. A GoFundMe has raised more than $5,000 as of Jan. 31.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 13, 2024

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