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Berkeley City Council talks Flock cameras, sanctuary policy

Berkeley City Council talks Flock cameras, sanctuary policy

The first regular Berkeley City Council meeting of the season kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 8, 2025
Earthquake grant helps make older homes safer: Apply now

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.
By City of Berkeley Sep 8, 2025
Berkeley man charged with car theft, commercial break-ins

Berkeley man charged with car theft, commercial break-ins

Flock cameras helped police identify suspect Geoffrey Cossen, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2025
BART trains are working again: 'We are investigating exactly what went wrong'

BART trains are working again: 'We are investigating exactly what went wrong'

East Bay BART service was restored at 9:30 a.m. and full service was restored at 11:45.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2025
Young people are helping keep Tilden park safer from wildfire

Young people are helping keep Tilden park safer from wildfire

Wildfire season has gotten more severe. Civicorps hopes its wildfire mitigation program will help build a pipeline for local youth.
By Kate Darby Rauch Sep 4, 2025
Police investigate gunfire on Berkeley Way

Police investigate gunfire on Berkeley Way

The investigation remained underway as of publication time. One person had just been arrested.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2025
Burglars break into beloved Berkeley, Albany businesses

Burglars break into beloved Berkeley, Albany businesses

"We had no money in the place," said Greg Poulios, owner of Creekwood Restaurant in South Berkeley. "We don't keep it here."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 3, 2025

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