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Police: Woman arrested after trying to take baby from stroller
Update: The arrested woman was identified as Leana McShane, 49. Police described her as unhoused.
Driver who died in solo Berkeley crash was Abdul Kamraan, 35
One witness described his vehicle "hanging off the side of the Ashby off-ramp," according to radio traffic reviewed by TBS.
Gun crime charges after Berkeley DV dispute
A witness told police Ashley Walker went to his car and grabbed a gun after saying "you want to play," BPD wrote.
Man charged with serious sex crimes involving girl in Berkeley
Andrew Joseph Reagan of Suisun City was 33 years old when he met up with the girl at the Berkeley Marina, police wrote.
Berkeley Tsunami Advisory: What to know and what to do
Residents should stay away from the water and the coastline — but do not need to evacuate, Berkeley officials said.
Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer
Citing public safety concerns, including repeated fires, Bayer said it plans to close the street to the public and build a stormwater treatment feature.
In Berkeley disasters, early evacuation is key: new study
"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."