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Berkeley woman critical after fire at senior living complex

Paramedics took her to Highland Hospital. Her dog appears to have escaped injury.

Robbery suspect escapes amid Berkeley police search

Local residents told The Scanner police set up flares in the street and were walking through the neighborhood with flashlights.

Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley

Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.

Berkeley kidnapping, car chase leads to San Leandro arrest

Police said they arrested the suspect in San Leandro with the help of a CHP helicopter and SLPD drone.

UC Berkeley police warn of kidnapping, assault on campus

Authorities did not say whether the victim had been located or if he was a student.

Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley

Update, Nov. 21: The coroner's office has identified the deceased cyclist as 65-year-old John Edward Muller. He has no confirmed city of residence.

UC Berkeley fraternity pool drowning under investigation

UPDATE: Authorities identified the victim Saturday as a 19-year-old UC Berkeley student. He was last reported in critical condition.