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Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping

Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping

"I could see the fear in his eyes," the witness said, of the 10-month-old baby who was nearly taken. "I was trying to calm him down."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 25, 2025
UC Berkeley cuts public emails amid safety alert overhaul

UC Berkeley cuts public emails amid safety alert overhaul

Cal's new Safety App emphasizes push notifications over email and text alerts.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 25, 2025
Sexual battery on UC Berkeley campus under investigation

Sexual battery on UC Berkeley campus under investigation

A woman told police that an older stranger had complimented her and touched her inappropriately at the West Crescent.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 24, 2025
Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley

Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley

The suspects, Mateo Haro Rodriguez and Daniel Cestoni Montenegro, fled from Berkeley police, resulting in a brief pursuit.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek

He was identified as 34-year-old Derrick Johnson.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Berkeley woman, 54, dies after North Oakland bike crash

Berkeley woman, 54, dies after North Oakland bike crash

Berkeley's Transportation and Infrastructure Commission had a moment of silence for Hongmei Chen at its meeting Thursday night.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2025
Berkeley's Civic Center Park has reopened

Berkeley's Civic Center Park has reopened

Councilman Igor Tregub lauded the park as "a cornerstone of civic life in Berkeley, a place for protests, performances and peaceful reflection."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 21, 2025

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