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Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests

Berkeley robbery cases: Police make 2 arrests

In one incident, a Cal student was walking when a stranger waving a cane began to chase him and demand his phone, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 3, 2025
New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed

New survey supports a strong Berkeley Bike Plan: Op-ed

The authors commissioned a professional poll from a nonpartisan research agency to learn more about what Berkeley wants in its bike infrastructure.
By Guest Essay Mar 3, 2025
Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?

Older drivers in Berkeley have caused several fatal crashes. Is the city doing enough?

The drivers in Berkeley's last three fatal pedestrian collisions were 79, 85 and 87 years old.
By Liz Fox Feb 28, 2025
City says Civic Center Park encampment has its attention

City says Civic Center Park encampment has its attention

Staffers say they're working to get up to speed and added that, if the city finds grounds to take action, it will likely face another lawsuit.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2025
Police arrest intruder after attempted rape of Cal student

Police arrest intruder after attempted rape of Cal student

A dispatcher said she could hear a woman "screaming and saying, 'get out of the room,'" as police rushed to Carleton Street.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 27, 2025
Highway 24 shooting leaves man wounded, blocks lanes

Highway 24 shooting leaves man wounded, blocks lanes

The CHP closed eastbound SR-24 at Claremont Avenue on Tuesday afternoon "to allow investigators to search for evidence."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 25, 2025
Teenage boy robbed at UC Berkeley, Nike sweatshirts taken

Teenage boy robbed at UC Berkeley, Nike sweatshirts taken

The victim jumped into a police cruiser seeking help, according to emergency dispatches reviewed by The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 25, 2025

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