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Berkeley Fire
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Berkeley woman critical after fire at senior living complex
Paramedics took her to Highland Hospital. Her dog appears to have escaped injury.
Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Update: The area was "open to all traffic" as of about 5:20 a.m., authorities announced.
UC Berkeley gas leak: Officials issue 'all clear' advisory
Update, 9:45 a.m. "PG&E has resolved the issue and all lanes of traffic are now open," UC Berkeley has announced.
Fatal crash closes I-80 freeway lanes in Berkeley
Authorities identified the deceased rider Monday as 40-year-old Mikos Dickerson of Pinole.
UC Berkeley student, 19, dead after frat party drowning report
Update, Nov. 26: The student who died has been identified as George Mauricio Salinas of San Diego.
Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley
Update, Nov. 21: The coroner's office has identified the deceased cyclist as 65-year-old John Edward Muller. He has no confirmed city of residence.