Update: Lost goat is home safe
Berkeley Animal Care Services picked up the goat this week on Hillcrest Court.
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Berkeley warns of uptick in rabid bats
Rabies is treatable when found early but "nearly always fatal once symptoms appear," the city said.
Berkeley sued over Hopkins bike lane plan
Plaintiffs say the bike lanes violate the 2026 Bicycle Plan and run contrary to Measure FF, a parcel tax to improve streets and sidewalks.
Runaway goat gives Berkeley police the slip
Dozens of residents have now shared sightings and concerns about the goat on Nextdoor.
Golden Gate Fields park plan nears $125M state vote
SB 113 would amend the state's 2026-27 budget if approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in the coming weeks.
Man found dead on sidewalk near Harrison encampment
Authorities found "no apparent signs of foul play."
Mural vandal also poured paint on Tesla, police say
A brief video shows a person who appears to be carrying a can of paint walk down the sidewalk.