Berkeley pushes 911 revamp to improve emergency response
The Communications Center has a 70% to 80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes Priority Dispatch will help change that.
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As of 2025, when resources allow, The Scanner is branching out to cover newsworthy stories that don't involve public safety, particularly when they are the issue of the day or the most significant item at city meetings.
Remembering Reed Geritz: 'He loved everyone and made sure we all knew it'
Geritz was found dead on a Berkeley sidewalk 28 days ago. He had a heart condition but, for now, cause of death remains pending.
Solano Stroll in peril in Berkeley without $300K from city
Organizers say security measures, including street barricades, have driven up costs and may threaten the event's survival.
How will Berkeley budget cuts affect Berkeley Fire?
The worst impacts have been staved off for now, but CERT and the city's new Street Trauma Prevention program are still at risk.
Berkeley High Track & Field coach shakeup; details scarce
"Where the district could improve is awareness of what coach-athlete conduct should look like," one parent said Wednesday.
Berkeley hopes new budget strategy will curb rising costs
Faced with a persistent structural deficit, Berkeley is trying to figure out how to live within its means — while upholding its values.
Berkeley garbage truck fire snarls North Shattuck traffic
The incident unfolded at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street on Saturday morning. Many readers shared photos and tips with TBS.