Smoke in Berkeley? Controlled burn underway on Angel Island
Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has been sharing updates about the operation. A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Wednesday.
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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.
Can fire-safe yards be beautiful? Berkeley gallery says yes
A new exhibit at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery offers noncombustible art for fire-safe yards.
Update: Lost goat is home safe
Berkeley Animal Care Services picked up the goat this week on Hillcrest Court.
Berkeley warns of uptick in rabid bats
Rabies is treatable when found early but "nearly always fatal once symptoms appear," the city said.
Berkeley sued over Hopkins bike lane plan
Plaintiffs say the bike lanes violate the 2026 Bicycle Plan and run contrary to Measure FF, a parcel tax to improve streets and sidewalks.
Runaway goat gives Berkeley police the slip
Dozens of residents have now shared sightings and concerns about the goat on Nextdoor.
Golden Gate Fields park plan nears $125M state vote
SB 113 would amend the state's 2026-27 budget if approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in the coming weeks.