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Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm

"We have an email chain that includes two years of merchants reporting crime to the mayor and City Council," said Eduardo Perez of Sliver. "No one does anything."
By Emilie Raguso
It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief

It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief

Jen Louis has served as interim police chief since March 2021. A City Council vote to make the decision final is set for Nov. 15.
By Emilie Raguso
Berkeley mayor to Cal parents: Safety around campus is 'our top priority'

Berkeley mayor to Cal parents: Safety around campus is 'our top priority'

"It is a serious wake-up call," one UC Berkeley parent told city officials. "The streets of Berkeley are not safe."
By Emilie Raguso