Why did officials cut the Angel Island burn short?
Fire officials took to Facebook to explain their position.
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Smoke in Berkeley? Controlled burn underway on Angel Island
Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has been sharing updates about the operation. A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Wednesday.
Can fire-safe yards be beautiful? Berkeley gallery says yes
A new exhibit at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery offers noncombustible art for fire-safe yards.
Firefighters douse burning palm tree after battery fire: Video
Readers who saw the dramatic sight on Milvia Street shared photos and videos with The Scanner.
Driver strikes tree, hits downtown Berkeley building
The incident took place at 12:35 p.m. at Shattuck Avenue and Bancroft Way, just south of the old Regal UA movie theater.
Berkeley Animal Shelter reopens Saturday, weeks after arson fire
"We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to," the city told volunteers Friday.
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.