The Berkeley Scanner shares select public safety updates from the city of Berkeley as public service announcements. Read more from the COB at berkeleyca.gov.
Earthquake grant helps make older homes safer: Apply now
Apply by Oct. 1 to enter a lottery for an Earthquake Brace + Bolt home retrofit grant of up to $3,000 — or $10,000 for lower income households.
Berkeley National Night Out: It's not too late to sign up
National Night Out comes Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Register by Aug. 3.
July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed
Starting Friday at 5 a.m., Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will close to non-residents for 24 hours.
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.
Berkeley cyclists: Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday
Ride your bicycle to Berkeley-based energizer stations for free giveaways. Explore bike boulevards or join officials on a morning ride.
Want to help Berkeley respond after a disaster? Learn how!
Sign up for free disaster preparedness classes to learn essential skills. You can take all or part of this seven-class series, which starts Saturday.
Berkeley parking scofflaws who flout new law now risk tickets
The city said it's still mostly using warnings to raise awareness about a new law designed to protect pedestrians — but some drivers may get tickets.