Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital
Update: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.
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Auditor: Whistleblower reveals unauthorized ambulance buy
The investigation highlights "gaps in communication and oversight and … the need for a clearer process" around City Council notification.
Berkeley sets March 9 deadline to leave Harrison encampment
Eight people seeking disability accommodations are excluded from the order, which declares the Harrison Street corridor a "no-lodging area."
Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital
Update, March 18: The woman was identified as 59-year-old Laverne Marie Wallace of Berkeley, the coroner's office said.
Local dad still unconscious after being hit in Berkeley crosswalk
"He might wake up tomorrow or he might wake up in a month. It's hard to predict," his brother, Luis Soto, told The Scanner.
Berkeley calls off Harrison homeless camp closure for now
The city confirmed just before publication that no cleanup operation would take place this week at Eighth and Harrison.
A realistic plan to phase out RVs as shelter in Berkeley: Op-ed
Capping the number of large vehicles being used as shelter in Berkeley will stop the growth and lead to longterm solutions, Amber Whitson argues.