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Candlelight vigil tonight for Dinh Le: 'He was living his best life'

Candlelight vigil tonight for Dinh Le: 'He was living his best life'

"He loved walking," his oldest son, Nhan Nguyen Le, said Sunday afternoon. "It's so sad that was what took his life."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 31, 2025
Man, 19, charged with 'bank jugging' robberies in Berkeley

Man, 19, charged with 'bank jugging' robberies in Berkeley

In one of the incidents, authorities say Elijah Simpson and another man chased down a UC Berkeley swim coach and stole two backpacks from her.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 29, 2025
Bike crash briefly closes Tunnel Road in Berkeley

Bike crash briefly closes Tunnel Road in Berkeley

The incident began at about 1:20 p.m. when a caller reported a cyclist on the ground, possibly unconscious.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2025
Berkeley High email threat sees stepped-up police patrols

Berkeley High email threat sees stepped-up police patrols

"All students and staff are safe and all BUSD schools and programs are open and continue to operate," the principal wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 28, 2025
Richmond police chase into Berkeley sees 1 arrested

Richmond police chase into Berkeley sees 1 arrested

A law enforcement helicopter took part in the response, sparking greater community interest.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 27, 2025
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

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