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Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage

Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage

A private insurance company and Union Pacific are each "conducting independent investigations into the cause," BFD said this week.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024
Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. "casually riding by on a bike" near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024
GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash

GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash

Sam Bryant "was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and has remained in critical condition with slight improvements," his family says.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024
Berkeley mourns Kenny Houff, 17, after fatal shooting

Berkeley mourns Kenny Houff, 17, after fatal shooting

His classmates will honor him this week as school begins. The family has launched a GoFundMe to help with logistics after his death.
By Kate Darby Rauch Aug 13, 2024
Berkeley carjacking leads to police chase, 1 arrested

Berkeley carjacking leads to police chase, 1 arrested

According to emergency traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the suspect reached speeds of at least 70 mph during the chase.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 12, 2024
Gunfire prompts lockdown near UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus

Gunfire prompts lockdown near UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus

Campus officials advised "community members in the area to continue to exercise caution" even though the lockdown ended.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 8, 2024
A near-fatal bike crash may shift how Berkeley does street design

A near-fatal bike crash may shift how Berkeley does street design

In 2016, a driver rear-ended Mike Wilson’s wife while she was biking home from work at UC Berkeley. The crash was "100% preventable," Wilson said.
By Kate Darby Rauch Aug 6, 2024

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