Another brush fire breaks out at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
One local resident told The Scanner it may have been the third fire in the area in the last two weeks.
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In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic
In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattles UC Berkeley
Thursday's epicenter was right underneath UC Berkeley's Calvin Lab, between the Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law.
What's happening with Measure FF, Berkeley's Safe Streets plan?
Measure FF is slated to provide nearly $270 million for Berkeley streets and sidewalks over its 14-year lifespan.
BFD puts out brush fire at Berkeley's Aquatic Park
One caller told 911 the flames were 6 feet tall, while another saw 3-foot flames in a 50-by-20-foot area.
'One-stop shop' for homeless health care opens in Berkeley
The new Berkeley Trust Health Center, from LifeLong Medical Care, has been years in the making, officials said this week.
Berkeley encampment fire puts the focus on Codornices Creek
Community members are concerned about impacts on businesses and protected steelhead trout. They say Berkeley must do more.