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We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says

We must prep now for much larger quakes, Humbert says

Don't delay: Learn how to react to an earthquake, create a disaster kit and secure objects in the home to prevent injury and damage.
By Guest Essay Sep 22, 2025
Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours

Berkeley had 3 earthquakes in just 16 hours

The seismic activity began just before 3 a.m. when a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near UC Berkeley woke much of the Bay Area.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025
Zachary's Corner, site of driver attack, already on list for a fix

Zachary's Corner, site of driver attack, already on list for a fix

Zachary's Corner has a history of serious traffic collisions, including the crash that killed 5-year-old Zachary Cruz in 2009.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025
Update: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts UC Berkeley

Update: Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts UC Berkeley

There have been just eight other quakes in or near Berkeley since Jan. 1, 2023, according to USGS data.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2025
Berkeley sex offender hit with new child pornography case

Berkeley sex offender hit with new child pornography case

A "cyber tip" led Berkeley police to Storea Hassas, court papers show. It wasn't his first offense.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2025
After bike collision, Berkeley school rallies around 'Mr. Bob'

After bike collision, Berkeley school rallies around 'Mr. Bob'

"He's always here," said Rachel Terp, Emerson PTA president. "I never saw him miss a day."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 18, 2025
Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

Driver attack was deliberate but random, Berkeley police say

"There is no evidence that these acts were racially or politically motivated," Berkeley police said in a statement Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 16, 2025

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