Berkeley Hills

Update: Berkeley Hills house fire extinguished Thursday

Over the radio, firefighters described the home as "fully engulfed" and called for traffic control in the neighborhood.

In Berkeley disasters, early evacuation is key: new study

"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."

Berkeley fire patrol volunteers will be on duty July Fourth

"Everything's so dry in and around Berkeley," the group's president said Thursday. "Fireworks just present ignition possibility everywhere."

July Fourth in Berkeley: Skip fireworks; hillside roads closed

Starting Friday at 5 a.m., Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will close to non-residents for 24 hours.

Final Berkeley vote on strict new wildfire plan expected tonight

Update: Berkeley officials unanimously approved EMBER shortly after 11 p.m. following hours of public comment on both sides.

UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'

Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.

BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing

The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.