10 crime books set in Berkeley: Summer reading to thrill you
Spend some time with a good read set in Berkeley before summer ends.
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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.
Berkeley Tsunami Advisory: What to know and what to do
Residents should stay away from the water and the coastline — but do not need to evacuate, Berkeley officials said.
Fundraiser underway for worker who died at Berkeley job site
A Cal/OSHA investigation will determine whether "any violations of workplace safety regulations are identified."
Worker dies after fall at Berkeley school construction site
The worker, Jonathan Guidi, fell from scaffolding 30 feet high onto the concrete below, authorities said.
Berkeley police surveillance camera plans are back on track
City officials spent nearly two hours grilling police and Flock Safety about data security and data-sharing Tuesday night.
Berkeley National Night Out: It's not too late to sign up
National Night Out comes Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Register by Aug. 3.
Berkeley to close homeless camp by giving street to Bayer
Citing public safety concerns, including repeated fires, Bayer said it plans to close the street to the public and build a stormwater treatment feature.