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Update: Electricity restored after UC Berkeley power outage

Update: Electricity restored after UC Berkeley power outage

Community members said a Berkeley Lab substation transformer blew, but Cal has not confirmed that information.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2024
Pizza delivery driver carjacked in Berkeley

Pizza delivery driver carjacked in Berkeley

As the driver returned to his car, a stranger ran up to it and jumped in the driver's seat, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2024
Man held to answer in fatal shooting of Cal basketball great

Man held to answer in fatal shooting of Cal basketball great

Dashcam footage from other drivers helped the CHP identify suspect Juan Angel Garcia, then 25, in the death of Gene Ransom.
By Emilie Raguso May 21, 2024
The Gene Ransom I knew: More than a basketball player

The Gene Ransom I knew: More than a basketball player

Ransom's former partner, Paula Gerstenblatt, wrote this remembrance in 2022. TBS has published it along with an update about the case.
By Guest Contributor May 21, 2024
Driver hits woman in Berkeley crosswalk

Driver hits woman in Berkeley crosswalk

Police said the woman, a Berkeley resident in her 20s, was taken to Highland Hospital with what appeared to be moderate injuries.
By Emilie Raguso May 21, 2024
Teen on e-bike taken to Highland after Berkeley crash

Teen on e-bike taken to Highland after Berkeley crash

Police said the driver made an unexpected turn, causing the teenager — who had the right-of-way — to run into him.
By Emilie Raguso May 17, 2024
Police arrest protesters who took over UC Berkeley building

Police arrest protesters who took over UC Berkeley building

From the start, UC Berkeley made it clear that the occupation would be treated as a crime scene rather than First Amendment activity.
By Emilie Raguso May 16, 2024

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