Woman pronounced dead after structure fire in West Berkeley | Crime and Safety
A woman was pronounced dead on the scene after a structure fire in West Berkeley. The Berkeley Fire…
Picric acid stash prompted North Berkeley shelter order Monday
Berkeley police and firefighters asked several Thousand Oaks residents to shelter in place or leave the area while…
Thousand Oaks school, homes under hazmat shelter in place
Berkeley police and firefighters have asked anyone in the violet section of the map above to shelter in…
Man dies after scooter crash near Moffitt Library last month | Campus
A man has died from a traumatic brain injury after a monthlong hospitalization following a scooter crash outside…
Man dies after scooter crash near Moffitt Library last month | Campus
A man has died from a traumatic brain injury after a monthlong hospitalization following a scooter crash outside…
Berkeley Hills 5-foot vegetation ban is now in effect
The owners of this home in the Berkeley Hills redesigned their outdoor space to comply with strict defensible…
Can yards in the Berkeley Hills be both fire-safe and beautiful?
Editors’ note: This week we’re republishing some of our favorite stories of 2025. This story was first published…
Evacuating Berkeley Hills during a fire could take over 4 hours
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Vacant Northwest Berkeley commercial building catches fire
Berkeley firefighters extinguished an abandoned building that ignited Dec. 23, 2025. Credit: Citizen reporter There were no injuries…
Scooter rider dies after crashing into parked car in Berkeley
A scooter rider died after crashing into a parked car in Central Berkeley Saturday evening, police said. The…
10 most impactful Berkeley policies from 2025 | City Government
During its final meeting of the year, the Berkeley City Council capped off a packed legislative calendar that…
Berkeley Hills 5-foot vegetation ban near homes kicks in Jan. 1
The owners of this home in the Berkeley Hills redesigned their outdoor space to comply with strict defensible…