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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.
5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week
Experts are urging boaters of all sizes to be "whale aware" and slow down in the San Francisco Bay due to a "massive spike" in whale sightings.
Ohlone Park homeless camp closure set for this week
People on both sides say they are considering legal action.
Dead whale in Berkeley waters: Boaters warned to steer clear
Berkeley is working with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove the animal carcass, the city said.
Ohlone Park encampment is a public health and public safety emergency: Op-ed
Berkeley's "continued inaction regarding the Ohlone Park encampment speaks volumes about where its priorities lie," today's authors argue.
Berkeley faces 'tough choices' as budget talks continue
Money for an affordable housing program may be on the chopping block. A citywide hiring freeze is already in place.
Are meetings with Mayor Adena Ishii Berkeley's hottest ticket?
Appointments for the next round of office hours, on July 1, will open the week of June 9.