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.
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Berkeley July 4th safety tips: Avoid fireworks, hillside roads
Certain streets will be closed July Fourth with access limited mostly to residents. Details here.
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.
Help Berkeley prepare for natural hazards and disasters
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies hazards Berkeley faces and prioritizes actions that reduce risks. Find out how to get involved.
Paul Buddenhagen set to return as Berkeley city manager
Buddenhagen was a top deputy in Berkeley before he left to become Emeryville city manager in January 2023.