Berkeley Fire

Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case

Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."

Berkeley Fire Ready Fest comes to Live Oak Park on Sunday

With activities for all ages, Fire Ready Fest will have interactive games and demos to teach practical tips to prepare your home and family for fires.

Woman wanted in arson series arrested amid vandalism spree

Police have described Dawn Carraway previously as "a local unhoused person that has been contacted in the past for violence."

Berkeley will now play 'wailing siren tone' in emergencies

Berkeley's new outdoor warning system will advise about emergency action, which would differ depending on the disaster.

Berkeley fires displace 1 from home, damage businesses

"The overall concern is keeping companies in service," BFD said, "because of the increase in temperatures and fire activity around the Bay area."

Suspicious fires in Berkeley under investigation as arson

Some units have been red-tagged and residents say they are worried after two fires in a week: "The first time was bad enough. This was far worse."

Bar fight at Kip's in Berkeley sends young man to Highland

The incident initially was reported as a stabbing with multiple victims shortly after midnight Wednesday, Berkeley police said.