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Berkeley Fire
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Driver taken to Highland after rollover crash in Berkeley
The man was driving a BMW, which sustained major damage in the crash and came to rest on the passenger side.
Berkeley officials urge PG&E to underground local power lines
A California Senate bill approved in 2023 made federal money available for projects to underground utility lines.
Man's body recovered from steep canyon in Berkeley Hills
Authorities said the homicide unit is investigating the death but that it does not appear to be suspicious.
Man, 61, in critical condition after BART incident
As of 4:30 p.m., BART said there was "limited service" on the red and orange line and that BART is working to restore full service.
Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation
Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.
Berkeley hotel lobby fire prompts arson investigation
Authorities are reviewing lobby security footage and have collected samples from the scene to learn more about what happened, BFD said.