Berkeley Fire handles EV battery fire at Webster, Benvenue
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Berkeley uses Alameda County's alerting system to send texts, emails and calls during critical incidents.
Deceased man found in bushes on UC Berkeley campus
Authorities said they do not believe the man was affiliated with the university. There were no obvious signs of foul play, UCPD said.
Man, woman found dead in car at Aquatic Park in Berkeley
There were no clear signs of trauma at the scene, and indications of a possible overdose, according to early reports.
'The city is growing and we are moving backward': Op-ed
In today's guest essay, Amory Langmo of the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association urges officials not to cut BFD staffing or close Fire Station 4.
Volunteers brave the rain for Berkeley wildfire cleanup
Hundreds of local residents, including many Cal students, dug, hacked, snipped, bagged, shoveled and raked Saturday — most of the time in rain.
Berkeley budget plan: 138 positions slated for cuts
Thirty-eight of the positions are filled and 100 are vacant. The budget plan has been published. It will be presented to the budget committee Thursday.