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UC Berkeley stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder
UCPD arrested 23-year-old Cesar Lozano on Friday, records show.
Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
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.
Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting
CORRECTION: The bodycam of the officer who shot Ricardo Ruiz shut down abruptly before the shooting. It did not appear to be due to anything the officer did, sources familiar with the investigation said.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.
Update: Driver tossed grenade during CHP chase into Berkeley
After spotting the grenade, officers immediately closed traffic and began evacuating people from the area. The driver was ID'd as Carlos Kuceja.