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Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case

Alleged ‘Om’ cult leader, son arrested in sex abuse case

William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 21, 2026
Alex Goodwin Jr. cold case killing spurs $50K reward

Alex Goodwin Jr. cold case killing spurs $50K reward

Berkeley police said the fatal shooting was "not random," but that Goodwin was not the intended target.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 20, 2026
Once underground, Berkeley cannabis pioneers get their due

Once underground, Berkeley cannabis pioneers get their due

Berkeley Patients Group and Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley will be honored Friday in a cultural landmark ceremony at Chapel of Flowers.
By Guest Contributor Aug 19, 2026
Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment

Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment

Police say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 18, 2026
Man found deceased outside Rosa Parks during AM drop-off

Man found deceased outside Rosa Parks during AM drop-off

Update: Authorities identified the man as Oscar Armando Medina, 67, of Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 17, 2026
Man shot in Berkeley; details scarce

Man shot in Berkeley; details scarce

Berkeley police were unable to locate a shooting scene and no one called to report gunfire, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 16, 2026
City must hit the streets to find homeless tent sites, judge says

City must hit the streets to find homeless tent sites, judge says

"Give me a solution. How do we avert chaos?" U.S. District Judge Edward Chen told a city attorney on Thursday.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2026

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