Earthquake shakes Berkeley awake — first report puts it at magnitude 2.7
Described as a “rumble rumble bump,” the quake’s epicenter was in the hills near the Berkeley-Oakland border.
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In brief
Red flag warning for Berkeley Hills now extended to 9 p.m. Monday
A red flag warning is in effect from Saturday night through Monday morning. Review evacuation routes, park off-street, pack a go-bag and sign up for emergency alerts.
Can you find the art hidden on paths near Live Oak and Codornices parks?
Working with the Berkeley Path Wanderers Association, five artists have created a delightful public art installation.
East Bay Regional Park District
Berkeley’s first police chief supported eugenics, prompting calls to rename Vollmer Peak
August Vollmer has long been lauded for the innovations he brought to policing. But revelations about some of his beliefs are making people reexamine his legacy.
In brief
‘Extreme fire activity’ closes most East Bay regional parks
More than 85,000 acres have burned in the region with only 5% containment, EBRPD said in an alert shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday.
East Bay Parks closes Point Isabel dog park to comply with shelter-in-place order
The district made the decision in the wake of Monday’s extended order that includes additional restrictions, including dog parks.
Wildlife
The 3 UC Berkeley peregrine falcon chicks now have names
California’s state flower and trees were the inspiration for the names of the chicks everybody — well, nearly everybody — loves to watch.
Triplets in the tower: UC Berkeley’s peregrine falcon chicks are here
With three fluffy chicks now in the sky-high nest, the couple who manage the Cal Falcon social project answer questions about what to expect next.
Update: UC Berkeley peregrine falcon chicks have hatched
Two chicks hatched Saturday and one on Sunday. The fourth egg broke and was unviable. Follow the action live on the webcams.
Recent stories
Obi Kaufmann delivers a message of hope — and resilience — in his new field atlas on California’s forests
‘The Forests of California’ is a gorgeously illustrated book featuring Kaufmann’s watercolors. It is also a primer on how to approach nature.
Fireworks, ‘dangerous activity’ at Grizzly Peak has to end, residents say
The concerns are at an all-time high during a historically destructive fire season.
Wildfire smoke may not leave Berkeley for another week — maybe longer
Experts say hazy skies and poor air quality will continue if slow winds are unable to disperse the smoke and ash coming from dozens of wildfires.
Poor Berkeley air quality from wildfires could improve by Monday
Smoke from multiple Northern California wildfires is mixing with the marine layer in the Bay Area, creating thick smog and blocking the sun. An air quality advisory is in effect in Alameda County.
‘Orange is the new bleak’ — Photos of Berkeley when day became night
The ominous, apocalyptic skies that greeted Berkeley today, caused by smoke from the August Complex fires, was captured by many in eerie, almost unbelievable photographs.
It’s not the end of the world, despite appearances to the contrary in Berkeley
Yes, day is night, but, as we reported yesterday, the ominous orange sky is caused by smoke from the August Complex fires and, amazingly, the air quality is pretty good.
Air quality monitors report different measurements. What’s the deal?
Making Sense of AirNow versus Purple Air, and a new map that might make everything easier.
North Berkeley Senior Center, rose garden among first 45 T1 projects
Part of Adeline Street has been completely repaved and improvements are planned on University Avenue at the marina. Live Oak Park’s community center is being rebuilt. It’s all part of T1 bond measure work underway now.
