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: Tenant asked for repair work before shooting
When the victim tried to flee, the tenant followed him into the hallway and shot him, police said, before calling BPD to report an attempted burglary.
Update: Tenant arrested after shooting maintenance man
The incident happened in the 2500 block of Hillegass Avenue near Dwight Way not far from the UC Berkeley campus.
Robbery in Rockridge: Women recount back-to-back crimes
Two women share their experiences of violent crime in Oakland: "It’s everywhere," one said. "People are acting with impunity like it's a sport."
Man, 50s, stabbed overnight at Berkeley bank
A man in his 50s was found in the bank ATM vestibule with "numerous stab wounds," police said.
'Don’t give me that Black crap': Video from 2017 shows embattled Berkeley sergeant
A Berkeley police sergeant is facing a federal lawsuit over alleged racist conduct last year. Video of a police stop in 2017 has added fuel to the fire.
Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forum
Officials spoke candidly Saturday about the need to address lawless behavior in the city.
Berkeley police: DUI cyclist hits car, breaks leg at Marin Circle
Police said the cyclist came down the steep hill on Marin Avenue without a helmet and was blowing stop signs "at a high rate of speed."