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5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week

5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week

Experts are urging boaters of all sizes to be "whale aware" and slow down in the San Francisco Bay due to a "massive spike" in whale sightings.
By Emilie Raguso May 29, 2025
Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.
By Emilie Raguso May 28, 2025
Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery

Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery

During the break-in, the apartment was occupied by two children, ages 4 and 6, their parents and their grandparents.
By Emilie Raguso May 28, 2025
Ohlone Park homeless camp closure set for this week

Ohlone Park homeless camp closure set for this week

People on both sides say they are considering legal action.
By Emilie Raguso May 27, 2025
Dead whale in Berkeley waters: Boaters warned to steer clear

Dead whale in Berkeley waters: Boaters warned to steer clear

Berkeley is working with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove the animal carcass, the city said.
By Emilie Raguso May 25, 2025
CHP catches SF carjacking suspects in Berkeley

CHP catches SF carjacking suspects in Berkeley

CHP units, including a law enforcement helicopter, followed the suspects into Berkeley on Friday.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2025
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'

Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'

The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.
By Emilie Raguso May 23, 2025

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