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Woman speaks out after Trump supporter protest takedown
"Everyone seems to find great inspiration thinking, if a 'little old lady' is able to stand up to power, I can do it, too," said Susan Kegeles, age 71.
Berkeley Tesla Takedown: Man arrested after 'trolling' protest
The person who was arrested had contacted The Scanner previously to share videos in which he antagonized people at Berkeley protests.
Burglars hit Berkeley Lululemon on Fourth Street overnight
There had been at least 48 commercial burglaries in Berkeley as of March 12, a steep drop from the same period last year.
Unprovoked attack at Berkeley homeless camp: Charges filed
Police say the victim was walking by when Ruby Valdez came out of her tent, threw plywood at her and pulled her to the ground by her hair.
1 in custody after Berkeley police activity on Francisco
BPD confirmed shortly after publication that a teenager had been arrested.
BPD: Homeless housing shooter had 'narco tunnel' under floor
Berkeley police say David Meier, who was prohibited from owning guns due to his criminal record, had ammunition and meth in his room.
Woman rappelled into North Face for burglary, police say
BPD says Brezjana Wilson and two accomplices stole merchandise valued at $20,000 — but left another $30,000 in goods and a safe behind.