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Triple murder case begins for alleged Berkeley gang member

Triple murder case begins for alleged Berkeley gang member

Authorities say Joe Carroll Jr. was a Waterfront gang member who killed three men and tried to kill three others between 2009 and 2011.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 25, 2024
Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped

Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped

The Alameda County DA's office dismissed multiple felony charges against both men just one week after filing a case against them.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 24, 2024
BFD puts out encampment fire on Harrison Street

BFD puts out encampment fire on Harrison Street

The fire broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m., creating a column of heavy black smoke visible from Albany to the Berkeley Hills.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 21, 2024
Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina

Police investigate SUV fire, suspected arson on Encina

Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, thanks in part to a nearby hydrant. Many details remain unknown.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 20, 2024
Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions

Cyclist death prompts lawsuit, traffic safety questions

Yuan Cong never regained consciousness after a car crash on Nov. 25, 2022. Buddhist monks prayed by his side for months.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 20, 2024
Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora

Trio steals $41,000 in cosmetics from Berkeley Sephora

Police arrested an 18-year-old man and recovered about $6,000 in stolen merchandise, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 18, 2024
Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot

Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot

The school building has been red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy, officials said in a statement.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 18, 2024

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