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.

Why was a CHP helicopter circling Berkeley on Friday?

The call began with a brandishing report on the freeway.

Flock alert leads Berkeley police to wanted man with gun

The unregistered loaded handgun had a switch that allowed it to fire automatically, police said.

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.