Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue

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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.

UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police

Laisha Ajtun, 20, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus

Update: The coroner's office has identified the man as Terrence Walker Nash Sr., 56 years old. His city of residence was unknown.

Update: UC Berkeley student identified as fatal fall victim

The student has been identified as William Yi Lu, 21, the coroner's office said. He was majoring in Theater & Performance Studies.

Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley

Update: The deceased individuals were identified as Nicol Simmons, 44, of Oakland and Ben Diarra, 25 (address unknown).

'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed

In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station 4.