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18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier

18-year-old charged with robbing Berkeley mail carrier

Police said regional license plate readers and neighborhood security footage helped them catch suspect Brayan Reynaga-Reyes.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 25, 2024
Landslide on Grizzly Peak, flash flood warning in Berkeley

Landslide on Grizzly Peak, flash flood warning in Berkeley

Friday saw "severe flooding" at Centennial Drive and Stadium Rim Way in the Berkeley Hills along with flooding at Ashby Avenue and Seventh Street.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 22, 2024
Adena Ishii will be Berkeley's next mayor

Adena Ishii will be Berkeley's next mayor

"I feel like this is the world's longest job interview," she said. "I'm grateful to have gotten the job."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 22, 2024
Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations

Berkeley police turkey basket fundraiser seeks donations

The police association has raised more than $6,000. Organizers say they hope to raise $10,000 before Thanksgiving.
By Editor's desk Nov 21, 2024
Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'

Ben Brown: Chef, loving uncle, 'champion of the people'

"He stood up for his rights, he stood up for everyone else's rights," said his niece, Angie Perkins. "He just honored everyone."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 18, 2024
Adena Ishii now in first place for Berkeley mayor

Adena Ishii now in first place for Berkeley mayor

The next results aren't expected until Wednesday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2024
Update: Pedestrian dies after Berkeley car crash

Update: Pedestrian dies after Berkeley car crash

The man who was killed was a 78-year-old Berkeley resident. The driver was a 79-year-old Berkeley woman. It was the fourth traffic fatality this year.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 14, 2024

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