After Berkeley mudslide, 4 of 5 households can now go home
The Middlefield Road house, which saw the most damage, is still not clear to reoccupy. But those residents can at least return home for shorter stints.
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Berkeley police find 'freshly cut' catalytic converter in car stop
There have already been at least 34 catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley in 2023, according to BPD data. There were 843 last year.
Shasta Road fire: Still no cause, Berkeley Fire Department says
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns from the fire and required surgery. She has been in the hospital since Dec. 26.
What can Berkeley Lab data tell us about this year's rainfall?
Berkeley Lab weather data includes everything from rainfall charts and 15-minute precipitation totals to storm preparation tips and more.
Berkeley Hills mudslide: 1 home damaged, 4 others red-tagged
No injuries were reported, but 14 people were evacuated from eight homes, BFD said. Five of the homes were ultimately red-tagged.
Another power outage hits Berkeley during latest storm
Power outage reports began coming in to The Berkeley Scanner just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday as wind and rain picked up around the city.
Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm
According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."