Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm
According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."
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UPDATE: Thousands lose power from the Berkeley Hills north to Kensington, El Cerrito
A massive power outage left more than 5,500 PG&E customers, mostly in the Berkeley Hills and to the north, without electricity.
UPDATE: Power restored after outage hits nearly 1,500 PG&E customers in Berkeley
PG&E said the power came back just after 7:45 p.m. Bonus: Don't miss dramatic videos of Berkeley creeks overflowing.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes Berkeley, Bay Area
The quake came at 3:39 a.m. with the epicenter in El Cerrito.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in San Jose shakes Berkeley
Some Berkeley residents said they felt the earthquake. Others said it was "barely noticeable."
Hey Berkeley, get ready now for the next emergency
Learn how to stop bleeding and how to use fire extinguishers this Saturday. The first 300 families get a free emergency kit.
Great ShakeOut earthquake drill comes to Berkeley on Oct. 20
"Learning and practicing how to 'drop, cover, and hold on' is a brief commitment that can save your life," the city said this week.