Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city action
Violence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: "Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this," one woman said.
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Jasper Wu judge holds 2 of 3 suspects on murder charge
The judge said the third man acted in self-defense when he fired back at the shooter whose stray rifle round killed Jasper Wu.
Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop
Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.
Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis secures top cop spot
For many, the police chief vote this week brought a sigh of relief. For others, it felt like a betrayal.
Charging decisions questioned after killing on I-880 of girl, 5
Sources say it is almost unheard of in the Bay Area to see charges filed without any enhancements in such a serious case.
Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found
The city argued that Corey Shedoudy's shifting stories about the day of the crash were "illogical and destroy his credibility."
Outcry over Jasper Wu ignites push to recall Pamela Price
Jasper was killed in his car seat in 2021 by a stray bullet from a "roving gun battle" on I-880, authorities say. He was just 23 months old.