Killer apologizes to mother of slain teen: ‘Before you know it, I shot Seth’
Tony Walker described himself as a “washed-up nobody” who probably deserved to die in prison.
Emilie Raguso
Emilie Raguso (senior editor, news) joined the Berkeleyside team in 2012. She covers politics, public safety and development. In 2017, Emilie was named Journalist of the Year by the SPJ NorCal board. 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 in Santa Rita Jail. Her reporting on homelessness has also been recognized by SPJ NorCal, and she has been part of the Berkeleyside team to win Community Journalism awards from SPJ NorCal three times. 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.
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A Berkeley man was convicted of killing a Cal student. He must now explain why
Until now, the motive for the fatal shooting has been shrouded in mystery. That is set to change Monday as part of a recent plea deal.
Berkeley police investigate gunfire, car crash on Alcatraz
One neighbor told Berkeleyside they were trying to nap when they “heard a series of gunshots and a crash followed by someone screaming.”
2 men arrested after carjacking of BHS Mountain Bike Team members
They have been charged with a carjacking in Daly City and are tied to carjackings in San Francisco, Oakland and Livermore, authorities say.
Exclusive: Berkeley City Councilmember Lori Droste won’t seek a third term
“I feel like I’ve served with the seriousness and integrity that the voters deserve,” Droste told Berkeleyside in an exclusive interview. “My family needs me now.”
In 7-2 vote, Berkeley council approves broad package to reimagine policing
Thursday’s vote was a budget referral: The package will come back in June so officials can decide what will actually be funded in the coming years.
Police: Man shot friend, staged suicide scene to get away with murder
According to detectives, the killer’s grandmother watched him stage the crime scene and waited to call police so he could make his escape.
Police arrest Berkeley man, 20, after fatal shooting on Channing Way
A young woman in her 20s was also wounded in Tuesday night’s shooting, but she is expected to survive.
Berkeley police investigate homicide on Channing Way
It is Berkeley’s second fatal shooting of the year. Last year, there were no homicides in Berkeley.
Police: Woman arrested after firing gun, making threats at West Berkeley party
Berkeley police have now responded to at least 15 confirmed gunfire reports in 2022.
Firefighters rescue 4 people after 2-alarm fire in historic Cal office building
Witnesses described smoke billowing from the building and people hanging out of windows on the second floor.
Police will ticket drivers to curb rampant double-parking on Durant
The street has grown increasingly clogged with motorists double-parking on both sides of the one-way street just east of Telegraph Avenue.
UCPD: Student’s threats to shoot UC Berkeley staff led to lockdown
The district attorney’s office has charged Lamar Bursey with two felony counts of making criminal threats against staff members.
Officials say yes to ‘new vision of public safety’ — and more cops, too
“When we work together as a whole community we can make real progress,” Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Thursday.
Berkeley police: Robber fires gun on Telegraph while taking driver’s necklace
The robber shot through the driver’s windshield and took his necklace when he resisted, according to police.
After carjacking of BHS Mountain Bike Team members, community raises $22K
Carjacking is rare in Berkeley and the targeting of BHS students, coaches and their bikes made the incident particularly shocking.
