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Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight

Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight

Update: Berkeley officials unanimously approved EMBER shortly after 11 p.m. following hours of public comment on both sides.
By Kate Darby Rauch Jun 17, 2025
Berkeley domestic violence assault sends couple to hospital

Berkeley domestic violence assault sends couple to hospital

A caller who had spent the night in the ER called police for help when she saw a woman unconscious in the roadway on Saturday morning.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 16, 2025
Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally

Berkeley 'No Kings' protest: More than 1,000 turn out to rally

Share your photos and let us know what Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley meant to you.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2025
June 14 protests: Officials 'urge everyone to remain peaceful'

June 14 protests: Officials 'urge everyone to remain peaceful'

Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii, City Manager Paul Buddenhagen and Police Chief Jen Louis issued the following statement at 8:40 p.m.
By City of Berkeley Jun 13, 2025
Person dead Friday in Berkeley after BART train collision

Person dead Friday in Berkeley after BART train collision

Update, June 25: BFD found Hui Ming Chen, a 71-year-old Albany man, deceased on the tracks near the BART tunnel at about 7 a.m.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 13, 2025
Police oversight board to review Berkeley encampment arrest

Police oversight board to review Berkeley encampment arrest

Video of the June 4 arrest has been circulating online since last week. Berkeley's Police Accountability Board is set to discuss it June 25.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 13, 2025
Berkeley police arrest 2 after Flock alert on stolen car

Berkeley police arrest 2 after Flock alert on stolen car

The pair crashed when they tried to escape arrest, resulting in a downed power line and damaged tree on Channing Way, according to initial reports.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2025

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