Berkeley Scanner wins 4 California Journalism Awards Hundreds of journalists, described by organizers as the best in the state, attended the awards gala Saturday night.
Here's how to get ready for extreme heat in Berkeley In the days ahead, check on people living alone and watch for signs of heat illness.
Berkeley July 4th safety tips: Avoid fireworks, hillside roads Certain streets will be closed July Fourth with access limited mostly to residents. Details here.
Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years "We had to really struggle to close this deficit," said Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani. "We can't do that every time."
Longfellow Middle School to close for 2 years due to dry rot The school building has been red-tagged and deemed unsafe to occupy, officials said in a statement.
Berkeley Scanner a finalist for 5 California Journalism Awards The judges recognized The Scanner's coverage of the killings of brothers Angel and Jazy, Oakland crime concerns and a fatal police shooting.
Berkeley fire chief asks for urgent action to snag new HQ The monthly rent for the 55,000-square-foot facility in West Berkeley is projected to reach about $121,000.