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Man in coma after being tased in water by park police, family now in anguish
OAKLAND, Calif. - A family is demanding answers after a man was left in a coma after he was Tased by East Bay Regional Park police while in water. "He was Tased in water in his back. My brother is fighting for his life," said Tenaya Sims, a sister of Deontae Faison.
Suspects nabbed after leading Vallejo cops on chase in stolen car
VALLEJO, Calif. - Two suspects were arrested after a stolen vehicle pursuit spanning multiple Bay Area cities on Thursday. According to the Vallejo Police Department, the pursuit began in Vallejo after officers spotted a stolen vehicle that had been carjacked at gunpoint on Tuesday. Details regarding the exact location of...
Oakland man arrested, over $326,000 in merchandise seized in organized retail theft bust
Several Bay Area law enforcement agencies collaborated on a months-long retail theft investigation that last week led to the arrest of an Oakland man and netted suspected stolen merchandise worth over $326,000.The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division posted a press release about the joint operation on their Facebook page. The investigation involved the CHP's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) as well as the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and the San Ramon Police Department (SRPD) has led to the recovery of suspected stolen merchandise valued at over $326,000 and the arrest of a suspect operating as a...
Concord police search for man who grabbed girl's arm on way to middle school
Concord police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed the arm of a middle school student near a parked car on Wednesday.Police said the girl was walking to school in the area of Nuala Street and Dartmouth Way around 7:10 a.m. when a man reportedly grabbed her arm while trying to open the door to a parked vehicle. The girl said she was fought the man off and notified school staff and police. She was not physically injured.The suspect was described as a shorter white man who is about 50 years old with a bald head and heavy build. He was associated with a small black sedan.Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing video surveillance. Anyone who may have information related to the investigation is asked to contact Detective Stephanie Wilkens at (925) 603-5858.
Berkeley eligible for state housing grants under “prohousing” designation
Berkeley will be eligible to apply for a $3.8 million pool of state housing dollars after being recognized for its efforts to boost local housing production. The state housing department adopted the Prohousing Designation Program in 2021 in an ongoing push to address a statewide housing crisis. As of April 25, Berkeley is among 47 cities in the state designated as “prohousing” that can apply to grants for affordable, workforce and supportive housing.
Violent assault reported on UC Berkeley campus
Police are investigating a reported assault at the University of California, Berkeley on Tuesday night.Around 9:35 p.m., police were alerted to a report of aggravated assault at University Drive near the Crescent Lawn in UC Berkeley. Responding officers learned that an individual was assaulted by two unknown suspects, a male, and a female.According to the initial investigation, the female suspect sprayed an unknown liquid on the victim's face while the male suspect hit the victim in the head with a hard object. The suspects then fled the area in a dark-colored, older-model European sedan with shiny, chrome rims.UC Berkeley police told KPIX it has not received any information to indicate the assault was related to any protest activity on campus.Those with any information about this case are asked to contact UC Berkeley police at (510) 642-6760 and refer to case #24-01223.
Alameda sheriff investigation leads to massive gun bust
(KRON) — The Alameda County Narcotics Task Force seized nine firearms in connection to the illegal possession and sale of multiple assault rifles in Oakland, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said. The seizure happened on Thursday on Crosby Avenue in Oakland, police said. Upon conducting a search warrant, police found nine firearms, including four illegal […]
Authorities search for former Slack CEO's teenager who is considered a runaway
Authorities in California are searching for the teenage child of former Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield. Mint Butterfield, the ex-tech co-founder's child, is considered a runaway, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Tuesday. Mint was last seen Sunday in Bolinas and reported missing Monday morning, it said.
Men brandish gun while taking catalytic converter in Berkeley
Two men stealing a catalytic converter in the Berkeley Hills early Wednesday morning pointed a gun at a resident who interrupted them, authorities report. The incident took place around 3:50 a.m. in the 900 block of Regal Road near Marin Avenue, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
Family searches for answers after girl, 15, dies in San Francisco driveway
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 15-year-old Bay Point girl died in the driveway of a stranger’s San Francisco home while people walked by without stopping to help or check on her, according to family members. Jazmin Pellegrini ran away from her family’s Bay Point home in Contra Costa County on April 17 without a phone […]
PHOTOS: $326K of stolen goods recovered in Oakland
(KRON) — Law enforcement recovered more than $326,000 worth of stolen goods from a suspected fencing operating in Oakland, according to the San Ramon Police Department. Products from stores like Walmart, TJ Maxx and Sunglass Hut were seized by police. California Highway Patrol began an investigation into the operation in September after the San Mateo […]
2024 Best of Berkeley: Food edition
When it comes to dining and cuisine, Berkeley offers a diverse and delectable food scene. Whether you’re experiencing the late night munchies, looking for a place to share a meal with friends or in dire need of some comfort eats, it’s safe to say that Berkeley has you covered with high-quality and well-priced food options.
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