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.
Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.
Judge denies DA motion to reduce charges in murder case
The prosecutor asked to reduce the charges "per the instructions I received from our administration."
Teen boy shot in Berkeley, police investigation underway
The 13-year-old boy happened to be outside and was shot in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
Repeat offender picks up 2 burglary cases in less than a day
During an arrest in 2022, police noted that Peter Nothof "appeared to not believe that there would be consequences for his actions."
Berkeley officials call for action after Marin Ave. jogger fatality
Walk Bike Berkeley called the roadway "fundamentally unsafe" in a letter this week. Council is set to consider the subject Tuesday night.
Safety ambassador intervenes to stop attack near UC Berkeley
The ambassador ran up to intercede when he heard the fight and saw a man standing over a young woman readying to deliver a kick, SafeBears said.
Man runs red light in Berkeley crash, serious injuries reported
The driver who struck the other car jumped out and ran from the scene, police said. BPD said unsafe speed played a role in the crash.