Berkeley averaged about 20 catalytic converter thefts each month during the first quarter of 2022. By July, it was closer to 60, police say.
Emilie Raguso
Emilie Raguso (former senior editor, news) joined Berkeleyside in 2012 and covered politics, public safety and development until her departure in 2022. In 2017, Emilie was named Journalist of the Year by SPJ NorCal. In 2021, she won SPJ NorCal's longform journalism award (print, small division) for her investigation into the death of Gulf War veteran Michael Hermon after he was attacked at Santa Rita Jail. Her reporting on homelessness has also been recognized by SPJ NorCal, and she has been part of Berkeleyside teams to win Community Journalism awards from SPJ NorCal three times. Emilie previously launched and ran beloved community news site Albany Patch.
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Clerk shot during robbery attempt at Berkeley liquor store
There were some reports that the would-be robber also was shot and was seen limping away from the area.
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Berkeley shooting investigation roundup: Charges filed, gunfire map updated
There have been 32 shootings in Berkeley this year, leaving two people dead and 10 wounded. That’s in stark contrast to last year at this time.
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Update: Man found hiding in crawl space after Berkeley police search
The incident began at about 2:15 p.m. when police tried to stop the man in connection with a murder case from another jurisdiction.
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2 displaced in South Berkeley apartment fire on Ashby Avenue
One neighbor told Berkeleyside she woke in the night to hear “firefighters chain sawing the roof down.”
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University Avenue collision sends cyclist, driver to hospital Sunday afternoon
An SUV overturned after colliding with a cyclist who was part of a group ride through Berkeley.
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CHP recommends charges for big rig driver from Gilman Street crash
The man and his company will be responsible for the $2.1 million freeway repairs, officials said.
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Man shot on Channing Way in West Berkeley
Suspects were seen leaving the area by car. No arrests have been made, but the investigation is ongoing.
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Driver strikes woman in crosswalk on Telegraph, critical injuries reported
The woman is still alive but BPD has called out its Fatal Accident Investigation Team.
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Teen mugged, knocked out by 2 boys near Berkeley Hills park
The 16-year-old passed out when he was punched and choked during the attack, police said.
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Police: Sex offender charged with felony indecent exposure outside Cal fraternity
Please note: This story contains information that readers may find disturbing.
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Update: I-80 East lane closures now set for Friday night to prep for Gilman work
Authorities say they have identified the driver from Wednesday’s hit-and-run collision in northwest Berkeley.