Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.
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Update: Berkeley REI closed due to roof issue; structural assessments needed
Customers say they struggled to pick up orders, some of which were dispensed from the side door on Camelia Street on Monday.
Fire behind Berkeley apartment building under investigation
Firefighters found flames coming from a shed behind the property.
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake shakes Berkeley
The epicenter was in Oakland but some felt it in Berkeley. It followed eight quakes in San Ramon that began at about 2:30 a.m.
Berkeley police 'turkey basket' fundraiser underway
"With the recent developments of the government shutdown, the BPA is already fielding significant requests for turkey baskets," organizers wrote.
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake shakes East Bay
Thursday's epicenter was in Vallejo but some felt it in Berkeley.
As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log
Berkeley police said they came up with the idea in response to "concerns" that had been raised about public access.