Killer of pregnant Berkeley mom, 19, gets manslaughter plea deal
"All I have is pictures of her," the young woman's mother said Wednesday. "I go and sit at her grave, every birthday."
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Berkeley cops nab package thief with 'unique neck tattoo'
Michael Gunton told police "he was committing crimes to be able to pay for gifts during the holidays," police wrote in charging papers.
Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree
The series appears to have begun Thursday night, when police responded to three reports of robbery via pepper spray in less than an hour.
Commercial burglary spike in Berkeley; Creekwood hit again
"It impacts customers’ perception of safety," said Creekwood Restaurant owner Greg Poulios. "People may not come in."
Corner store clerk charged with sex crimes against 2 men
Police say Nafeh Gawbah offered both men work stacking boxes in a back room of the market, which is across from Berkeley Technology Academy.
Person taken to Highland after Berkeley motorcycle crash
The crash happened at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Ashby Avenue at about 5:20 p.m.
Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle
Officers found the loaded assault rifle during a car search, Berkeley police said, as well as "an assortment" of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.