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UC Berkeley alert system falls under scrutiny following slow response during gun incident
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The system didn’t warn students until 40 minutes after shots were fired on campus.Bay Area
Update: Newsom sends state lawyers to help Alameda County prosecute crimes in Oakland
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Earlier this week the governor announced the deployment of 120 CHP officers to the region to combat rising crime.crime
The Blotter | Piedmont officer injured when broadsided by stolen truck
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Plus: Smashed car windows, stolen tools, and a DUIAround Town
The Blotter | Two arson incidents in three days in Piedmont
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Suspects arrested in both, no major damage done.Bay Area
After a prolonged search, third suspect arrested in death of security guard in Oakland
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Laron Gilbert was taken into custody in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday.Around Town
The Blotter | Two detained at Ace Hardware with stolen vehicle
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Suspect driver gave false name, had four warrants.California
With tighter budgets, police seek less time in court
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Legislation would allow non-sworn community service officers to testify in preliminary hearings instead of police.Around Town
The Blotter | Stolen truck recovered in Piedmont
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Man arrested when found putting items in back of vehicle; plus alleged "porch pirate" caught in the act and a DUI.guns
