2 teens shot Saturday night in South Berkeley; kidnapping also reported
Two teenagers with serious gunshot injuries drove themselves to the hospital Saturday night but are expected to survive, authorities in Berkeley report.
Emilie Raguso (senior reporter, community engagement chief) joined the Berkeleyside team in October 2012. In 2017, she was honored to be chosen as the Journalist of the Year by the SPJ NorCal board. Her reporting on homelessness has also been recognized by SPJ NorCal, and she was part of the Berkeleyside team to win Community Journalism awards from the organization two years running. Emilie previously launched and ran community news site Albany Patch in Albany, California. Her stories have appeared on the New York Times website, Salon and NPR. Emilie's first full-time news job was as a crime reporter for The Modesto Bee after she got her master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley in 2006.
Center Street Garage is nearly done in downtown Berkeley
A fully rebuilt parking garage with access on Center and Addison streets is set to reopen by early September, and is stacked with sustainable features, city staff said Tuesday.
Woman arrested in Berkeley grass fire arson case at Aquatic Park
A grass fire at Aquatic Park on Tuesday led to the arrest of a homeless woman in the area on suspicion of felony arson, police report.
Berkeley City Council votes 5-4 to let police, firefighters stay in Urban Shield
The Berkeley City Council voted 5-4 Monday night to let the city's first responders, including police, join in this year's Urban Shield exercise.
Man with note robs downtown Berkeley credit union
A man used a note to make off with an undisclosed amount of cash while robbing a downtown Berkeley credit union last week, authorities report.
South Berkeley man, 34, arrested in new gun case
A 34-year-old cook on probation is in custody Monday after being arrested over the weekend on suspicion of having a loaded stolen gun, authorities report.
1 person injured, 2 homes struck by gunfire in West Berkeley
A shooting sent one person to the hospital and left two homes damaged by gunfire early Sunday morning, authorities report.
Berkeley mayor calls special meeting to vote again on Urban Shield
Berkeley officials are set to vote Monday afternoon, during a special meeting, on whether to allow city police officers to take part in Urban Shield tactical exercises this year.
Police: Fight over Fat Slice pizza sparked Southside Berkeley shooting
A fight between acquaintances early Friday, over whether to stay on Telegraph and get food after a night of drinking, led to a shooting that caused serious injuries, said BPD.
BPD: Man with meth showers at Elmwood home, takes owner’s Tesla shopping
A man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing after making himself at home at a residence in the Elmwood, having a shower and taking the owner's Tesla shopping, BPD has said.
Police: Tools taken during armed robbery in northwest Berkeley
Police are responding to northwest Berkeley for a report of an armed robbery, authorities have confirmed.
Police: Southside fight with trespassing skateboarders sends 1 to hospital
A fight broke out Wednesday in the Southside neighborhood between skateboarders and local residents, sending one person to the hospital, police said.
