Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.
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UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'
Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.
Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The crash that killed Elkin, on Feb. 12, 2024, was one of several fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley involving elderly drivers.
Stalker reports alarm neighbors of homeless camp at city park
Reports about Steven Hall have drawn the attention of Berkeley leaders — particularly against the backdrop of growing concerns at Ohlone Park.
Berkeley home invasion suspect charged with stalking neighbor
"His schizophrenia has gotten more severe, and help for it feels increasingly distant," Montri Vanderhorst's sister told TBS after publication.
Would-be thief asks undercover Berkeley cop to be his lookout
The officer, a sergeant with UCPD, said he was on duty in an unmarked car when a stranger asked him for a favor.
Former Cal student Richard You charged with sex crime, DV case
In 2023, You ran for student government "on platforms of campus safety" and community, the student newspaper reported at the time.