Berkeley fire chief on why he backs measures V and U: Op-ed

Emergency response times and aging fire stations are at stake, writes Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague in this guest essay.

PG&E shutoff could leave parts of Berkeley dark for 2 days

The Public Safety Power Shutoff in Berkeley would last from Thursday at 5 a.m. through Saturday at 2 p.m. Scroll down for updates.

Suspect arrested in hit-and-run of Spanish grandparents

The driver was identified as 22-year-old Farhan Ayubi of Richmond, police said Tuesday. An "alert witness" helped police ID him.

Update: GoFundMe launched for woman displaced by fire

Wanda Stewart hosted weekly free food giveaways at her South Berkeley home. Now she needs help. Scroll down for the update.

Parolee with gun arrested after robbery of Berkeley woman

James Thompson is being held on $285,000 bail, according to booking records.

Seniors sustain major injuries in Berkeley hit-and-run crash

The couple, a 78-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman, was visiting Berkeley from Spain.

Berkeley to consider ban on encampments near preschools

Some residents are calling for an outright camping ban. The city says it could not enforce it.