Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies
Berkeley's new outdoor warning system will advise about emergency action, which would differ depending on the disaster.
Earthquakes
The latest news and updates about earthquakes in Berkeley, California
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake hits Berkeley early Thursday
It was the biggest East Bay quake recorded since April, according to the USGS. Learn how you can prepare for disasters.
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."
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.
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake gives Berkeley a shake
Berkeley and the city's nearest East Bay neighbors have not experienced much earthquake activity this year, according to USGS reports.