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Berkeley worker threatened to shoot colleagues, city says

Berkeley worker threatened to shoot colleagues, city says

Pat Urdahl sent a video to the city that showed him shooting a gun inside his house and making violent threats, sources said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 7, 2024
Berkeley High student safety at risk, scathing new report says

Berkeley High student safety at risk, scathing new report says

The BHS safety plan "is fundamentally flawed. It should not be used as a reference or guide in emergency situations," the authors contend.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2024
What do CA Senate District 7 candidates say about crime?

What do CA Senate District 7 candidates say about crime?

Some have a lot to say about it. Others not so much. See how the candidates seeking Nancy Skinner's seat compare on public safety.
By Editor's desk Feb 6, 2024
Berkeley employee arrested after workplace violence threats

Berkeley employee arrested after workplace violence threats

Authorities said the worker had made threats of gun violence and also made it clear he had access to a firearm.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 5, 2024
UC Berkeley police seek tips after sexual battery of student

UC Berkeley police seek tips after sexual battery of student

Police said the assailant was a stranger who repeatedly slapped the student's friend when she intervened.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 5, 2024
Update: 4,600 Berkeley customers lost power Sunday

Update: 4,600 Berkeley customers lost power Sunday

As of 8:30 p.m., power to most households had been restored, according to the PG&E outage map.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2024
Body found in Berkeley, police investigation underway

Body found in Berkeley, police investigation underway

Update: The coroner's office identified the man as 29-year-old Alvaro Chavez Jr. He had no official city of residence but his parents lived in Fresno.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2024

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