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Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election

Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election

If you miss the Oct. 19 deadline, you can still vote at a vote center or the registrar’s office.
By City of Berkeley Oct 14, 2026
Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed

Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed

Measure U lacks clear project commitments, write Geoffrey Lomax and Isabelle Gaston, who favor a more focused infrastructure bond.
By Guest Essay Oct 14, 2026
Berkeley fire chief on why he backs measures V and U: Op-ed

Berkeley fire chief on why he backs measures V and U: Op-ed

Emergency response times and aging fire stations are at stake, writes Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague in this guest essay.
By Guest Essay Oct 14, 2026
PG&E shutoff could leave parts of Berkeley dark for 2 days

PG&E shutoff could leave parts of Berkeley dark for 2 days

The Public Safety Power Shutoff in Berkeley would last from Thursday at 5 a.m. through Saturday at 2 p.m. Scroll down for updates.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2026
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run of Spanish grandparents

Suspect arrested in hit-and-run of Spanish grandparents

The driver was identified as 22-year-old Farhan Ayubi of Richmond, police said Tuesday. An "alert witness" helped police ID him.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2026
Update: GoFundMe launched for woman displaced by fire

Update: GoFundMe launched for woman displaced by fire

Wanda Stewart hosted weekly free food giveaways at her South Berkeley home. Now she needs help. Scroll down for the update.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 12, 2026
Parolee with gun arrested after robbery of Berkeley woman

Parolee with gun arrested after robbery of Berkeley woman

James Thompson is being held on $285,000 bail, according to booking records.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 12, 2026

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