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PG&E expects East Bay power back Friday, not Saturday

PG&E expects East Bay power back Friday, not Saturday

Power is currently off for 2,385 PG&E customers in Berkeley, according to PG&E's outage map.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 15, 2026
Female UC Berkeley student punched; man arrested

Female UC Berkeley student punched; man arrested

Police said the attack, near Telegraph and Durant avenues, was unprovoked.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 15, 2026
Brent Blackaby: The latest on Berkeley's PG&E power shutoff

Brent Blackaby: The latest on Berkeley's PG&E power shutoff

Berkeley City Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following update with his email list Wednesday evening.
By Guest Contributor Oct 15, 2026
'No threat' after Berkeley Amtrak luggage scare; 2 arrested

'No threat' after Berkeley Amtrak luggage scare; 2 arrested

Trains were held in Berkeley for more than five hours during the investigation.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2026
Where to vote in Berkeley: Vote centers and ballot drop boxes

Where to vote in Berkeley: Vote centers and ballot drop boxes

Two Berkeley vote centers open Oct. 24, with seven more opening Oct. 31. Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
By City of Berkeley Oct 14, 2026
Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election

Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election

If you miss the Oct. 19 deadline, you can still vote at a vote center or the registrar’s office.
By City of Berkeley Oct 14, 2026
Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed

Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed

Measure U lacks clear project commitments, write Geoffrey Lomax and Isabelle Gaston, who favor a more focused infrastructure bond.
By Guest Essay Oct 14, 2026

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