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.
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.
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.
July Fourth in Berkeley: No fireworks; Grizzly Peak closure
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will be mostly closed to non-residents from 4 a.m. July 4 until 5 a.m. July 5.
Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency advisories
Berkeley uses Alameda County's alerting system to send texts, emails and calls during critical incidents.
Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts
Thirty-eight of the positions are filled and 100 are vacant. The budget plan has been published. It will be presented to the budget committee Thursday.
BPD: More details about this week's hazmat on Colusa
In an official statement, Berkeley police provided more insight into how it approached Monday's operation.
Learn skills to help Berkeley get through disasters
Take free disaster preparedness classes to learn how to extinguish fires, rescue victims, perform first aid and help others cope with stress.