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Search continues for missing, at-risk UC Berkeley student

Search continues for missing, at-risk UC Berkeley student

Saketh Sreenivasaiah, 22, was reportedly upset about a relationship. He has been missing since Tuesday, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 12, 2026
Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments

Berkeley clears Aquatic Park homeless encampments

"For the first time in months, Aquatic Park is now entirely encampment-free," the city said. Eight people agreed to move into motels.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 12, 2026
New Berkeley hate crime case for longtime felon

New Berkeley hate crime case for longtime felon

Police say David Denton struck a man with a rock while robbing him Friday night and then vandalized a Jewish center next to campus.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 12, 2026
Seeing cops all over Berkeley? It's traffic enforcement

Seeing cops all over Berkeley? It's traffic enforcement

Officers with the High Impact Traffic Team, a countywide collaboration, are stopping drivers all over town.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 11, 2026
Berkeley to dismiss police watchdog director

Berkeley to dismiss police watchdog director

Tension has been brewing for months between the City Council and director of police accountability Hansel Aguilar.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 9, 2026
Suspect in violent robbery also tied to hot prowl burglary

Suspect in violent robbery also tied to hot prowl burglary

A 60-year-old shop clerk learned she had a concussion after passing out in the hours after the robbery, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 9, 2026
Berkeley 'Tesla Takedown' trial: Ricardo Ruiz found not guilty

Berkeley 'Tesla Takedown' trial: Ricardo Ruiz found not guilty

Update, Feb. 9: The jury came back with a not guilty verdict for Ricardo Ruiz, saying they found his self-defense argument credible.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2026

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