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BPD: 'Ongoing dispute' preceded murder, man charged

BPD: 'Ongoing dispute' preceded murder, man charged

Marcel Bible told police Corey Waters had pulled a gun on him and threatened to kill him the day of the homicide and one day earlier.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2024
UC Berkeley warns of sex crimes tied to 'spiked drinks'

UC Berkeley warns of sex crimes tied to 'spiked drinks'

Community frustration over WarnMe alerts remains high months after the university promised a review of the notification system.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 18, 2024
Another top deputy of DA Price committed misconduct at his last job, investigation found

Another top deputy of DA Price committed misconduct at his last job, investigation found

A former high-ranking OPD command staffer told The Scanner that Price did not ask about Eric Lewis at OPD, where he spent his career.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 17, 2024
Defense attorney alleges voter suppression by DA Pamela Price

Defense attorney alleges voter suppression by DA Pamela Price

Price told employees to follow a law prohibiting the collection of campaign contributions — long after the law was overturned, the attorney says.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 12, 2024
AG's office drops Butch Ford case 'in the interest of justice'

AG's office drops Butch Ford case 'in the interest of justice'

"I knew I never did anything wrong," Ford said Wednesday. "The history of this case speaks for itself."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2024
Berkeley votes to tackle its most hazardous homeless camps

Berkeley votes to tackle its most hazardous homeless camps

The vote came after hours of impassioned public comment with most speakers urging the city not to criminalize the homeless.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2024
Berkeley businesses sue city over Harrison homeless camp

Berkeley businesses sue city over Harrison homeless camp

Nine business and property owners, including Fieldwork Brewing, Boichik Bagels and Covenant Winery, filed the lawsuit Tuesday.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 10, 2024

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