Berkeley Trump backer, shot in police standoff, held for trial
Before the shooting, Ricardo Ruiz had already made headlines, prompted by sometimes violent confrontations at Berkeley protests.
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Man, 19, charged with 'bank jugging' robberies in Berkeley
In one of the incidents, authorities say Elijah Simpson and another man chased down a UC Berkeley swim coach and stole two backpacks from her.
Richmond police chase into Berkeley sees 1 arrested
A law enforcement helicopter took part in the response, sparking greater community interest.
Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping
"I could see the fear in his eyes," the witness said, of the 10-month-old baby who was nearly taken. "I was trying to calm him down."
Sexual battery on UC Berkeley campus under investigation
A woman told police that an older stranger had complimented her and touched her inappropriately at the West Crescent.
Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley
The suspects, Mateo Haro Rodriguez and Daniel Cestoni Montenegro, fled from Berkeley police, resulting in a brief pursuit.
Police: Road rage suspect tried to hide in Berkeley creek
He was identified as 34-year-old Derrick Johnson.