Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?
A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s preparedness and building games to educate the public about wildfires.
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Update: Female pedestrian, 66, dead after Berkeley crash
The woman who died Sunday was Elise Lusk, a Berkeley native who later moved to Kensington. The driver was an 87-year-old Oakland woman.
Rider sustains serious injury in Berkeley motorcycle crash
Police said he lost control, flew off the bike and hit a pole, according to the preliminary investigation.
Rollover car crash knocks out power to thousands in Berkeley
The driver reported no injuries. Police said they do not believe impairment was a factor in the solo crash.
Berkeley apartment fire displaces 9 people
"It was windy," said one community member. "No warning for neighbors. Very scary in light of what is happening in LA."
BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'
Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.
Man found dead in UC Berkeley restroom
UCPD detectives observed "no obvious signs of foul play." The man, who appeared to be homeless, has not been identified.