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Teenage boys with guns rob Berkeley doughnut shop

Teenage boys with guns rob Berkeley doughnut shop

Police believe the same group snatched a cash register from a gas station down the street after robbing Dream Fluff Donuts.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2024
Pamela Price recall effort has strong early lead

Pamela Price recall effort has strong early lead

About 400,000 ballots were received by mail with many more expected. Alameda County has about 960,000 registered voters.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2024
Berkeley and Alameda County election results, Nov. 2024

Berkeley and Alameda County election results, Nov. 2024

About 684,000 ballots were cast in Alameda County in the November 2024 election, with nearly 60,000 from Berkeley. The final results are below.
By Editor's desk Nov 5, 2024
Bomb prop for project prompted Berkeley High evacuation

Bomb prop for project prompted Berkeley High evacuation

BUSD said it was eventually able to determine that the suspicious device was a prop for a class project. Scroll down for multiple updates.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2024
Boy and girl, both 14, arrested after Flock hit on stolen car

Boy and girl, both 14, arrested after Flock hit on stolen car

The City Council approved the Flock camera contract about a year ago. Many of the license plate readers came online last month.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2024
Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says

Berkeley police staffing still a struggle, consultant says

The analysis found that officers are often spread thin with little time for proactive policing, particularly as calls for service have rebounded.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2024
Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats

Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats

The greatest risk in Berkeley is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Parts of Alameda County may see planned outages.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2024

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