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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parolee with gun arrested after robbery of Berkeley woman James Thompson is being held on $285,000 bail, according to booking records.