Emilie Raguso has covered Berkeley crime for more than a decade. She was senior news editor at Berkeleyside, and launched and ran Albany Patch. In 2017, she was SPJ NorCal's journalist of the year.
Berkeley police find 'freshly cut' catalytic converter in car stop
There have already been at least 34 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley in 2023, according to BPD data. There were 843 last year.
What we know about the human skeleton found at UC Berkeley
The building where the skeleton was found was "unused" and had "not been occupied for many years."
Shasta Road fire: Still no cause, Berkeley Fire Department says
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns from the fire and required surgery. She has been in the hospital since Dec. 26.
Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog
Neighbors say they were awoken by dozens of rounds of ammunition exploding and that a pitbull named Chapo was killed in the blaze.
Men with gun take Honda from woman in Berkeley carjacking
Two men approached the woman and one of them had a gun, police said. The man pointed the gun at her and demanded her cellphone and keys.
Breaking: 2 people sustain major injuries in Bayer fire in Berkeley
One person who was initially trapped inside managed to get outside on their own shortly after 11:20 a.m., according to preliminary reports.
What can Berkeley Lab data tell us about this year's rainfall?
Berkeley Lab weather data includes everything from rainfall charts and 15-minute precipitation totals to storm preparation tips and more.