City considers 10% budget cuts, with $29M deficit possible
That's on top of the hiring freeze that began last year and is projected to continue.
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Berkeley woman critical after fire at senior living complex
Paramedics took her to Highland Hospital. Her dog appears to have escaped injury.
Berkeley REI has reopened, building is safe, company says
"A structural engineer has completed an evaluation and confirmed the building is safe," REI Co-op said in a prepared statement.
Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.
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.