Berkeley neighbors raise alarm after RV fire that likely killed dog
Neighbors say they were awoken by dozens of rounds of ammunition exploding and that a pitbull named Chapo was killed in the blaze.
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What can Berkeley Lab data tell us about this year's rainfall?
Berkeley Lab weather data includes everything from rainfall charts and 15-minute precipitation totals to storm preparation tips and more.
Berkeley Hills mudslide: 1 home damaged, 4 others red-tagged
No injuries were reported, but 14 people were evacuated from eight homes, BFD said. Five of the homes were ultimately red-tagged.
Judge: Dana Rivers was sane during murder of Oakland family
Dana Rivers said she was insane when she killed a lesbian couple and their son in 2016. An Alameda County Superior Court judge disagreed.
BPD Chief Jen Louis faced harassment claims in 2017. Should officials have been told?
There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process.
Plan to shift Berkeley crisis calls from police to SCU nears launch
The 2-year, $4.5 million pilot program is designed to provide an alternative response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
2-alarm fire destroys Shasta Road home in the Berkeley Hills
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns and her adult son sustained minor burns. Two firefighters also sustained minor burns.