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Berkeley High student pistol-whipped after school

Berkeley High student pistol-whipped after school

Police flooded the downtown area and did a thorough search for the assailant but they were unable to find him.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2024
Berkeley police chase stolen car after Flock hit, driver arrested

Berkeley police chase stolen car after Flock hit, driver arrested

The driver fled from police in the downtown Trader Joe's parking lot, hitting one police cruiser and nearly colliding with another, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 16, 2024
Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder

Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder

Friends and family say they hope the tragedy will help more people recognize and escape from domestic violence.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 15, 2024
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday

Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday

The National Weather Service forecasts "critical fire weather conditions" from Thursday night into Saturday evening. Here's what you need to know.
By Editor's desk Oct 15, 2024
Body found in Berkeley Hills ravine near Codornices Park

Body found in Berkeley Hills ravine near Codornices Park

Update: The coroner's office identified the man as 21-year-old Christopher Zimmerman of Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2024
'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt

'Crime boss' conduct: Pamela Price accused of $25,000 extortion attempt

Ernie Castillo says his client was hit with a felony after refusing to make a hefty campaign donation to DA Pamela Price in January.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 11, 2024
Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops

Judge chides DA's office, drops manslaughter case against cops

Judge Scott Patton slammed the DA's office for its "rushed and careless work" in filing the manslaughter case after the death of Mario Gonzalez.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 7, 2024

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