2 carjackings reported in Berkeley in recent days
The incidents were unusual: There have been only six other carjackings reported in Berkeley this entire year, according to BPD data.
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Berkeley purse-snatcher strikes again, evades police
There have now been six bags taken from women's cars since last Friday, in addition to a seventh incident where a woman scared off the thief.
Update: Bags snatched from cars at 4 Berkeley gas stations
In each incident, the culprit opened a woman's car door and grabbed her purse, police said.
Driver taken to Highland after rollover crash in Berkeley
The man was driving a BMW, which sustained major damage in the crash and came to rest on the passenger side.
Suspect in Berkeley burglary series arrested after standoff
Police say Alfredo Morales stole $8,000 in jeans from one business and $200,000 in electronics from another.
Teen on e-bike taken to Highland after Berkeley crash
Police said the driver made an unexpected turn, causing the teenager — who had the right-of-way — to run into him.
Update: Questions raised amid student walkout for Gaza
Readers said the pro-Palestine protest march stopped at a nearby Jewish community center where young children were present.