Taller buildings planned in 3 Berkeley districts — and they might surprise you
The city has launched a survey to collect input in the coming weeks on the Berkeley Corridors Zoning Update project. What is it?
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Man's body found in the water at Berkeley Marina
The man was ultimately identified as Carl Max Dronberger. His address was never confirmed, but he had a Berkeley P.O. box, authorities said.
Berkeley Flock camera vote postponed to Oct. 28
On Tuesday afternoon, word began to spread at City Hall that the vote might be postponed to allow for more public input and policy work.
Berkeley City Council talks Flock cameras, sanctuary policy
The first regular Berkeley City Council meeting of the season kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.
Earthquake grant helps make older homes safer: Apply now
Apply by Oct. 1 to enter a lottery for an Earthquake Brace + Bolt home retrofit grant of up to $3,000 — or $10,000 for lower income households.
BART trains are working again: 'We are investigating exactly what went wrong'
East Bay BART service was restored at 9:30 a.m. and full service was restored at 11:45.
Young people are helping keep Tilden park safer from wildfire
Wildfire season has gotten more severe. Civicorps hopes its wildfire mitigation program will help build a pipeline for local youth.