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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
Youth pastor's family reacts to plea deal in deadly shooting

Youth pastor's family reacts to plea deal in deadly shooting

"They won't make us forget who Eli is, the person he was," his sister told The Scanner in an exclusive interview Thursday night.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 6, 2026
Fatal Berkeley fire: Before she died, neighbors tried to help

Fatal Berkeley fire: Before she died, neighbors tried to help

"She's very, very alone," one longtime neighbor told The Scanner. "She's just been going downhill for a while."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2026
UCPD investigates gunfire, sex crime in UC Berkeley parking lot

UCPD investigates gunfire, sex crime in UC Berkeley parking lot

Suspect Wilson Argueta Urbina, 26, of Oakland was arrested last week, records show.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2026
Uber driver has wallet, cash snatched while returning phone

Uber driver has wallet, cash snatched while returning phone

Police say suspect Tariq Ahmad reached into the Uber and grabbed several items when the driver tried to return a woman's lost property.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2026
Police investigate robbery via knife at Berkeley business

Police investigate robbery via knife at Berkeley business

The clerk "suffered minor injuries" but "did not require medical attention," police said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2026

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