Power out in the East Bay hills; UC Berkeley cancels classes
About 3,500 homes and businesses in Berkeley are without power as of early Thursday.
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Power shutoff could start in Berkeley at 8pm: Shops, schools prepare
Swaths of Northern California are already in the dark. North Berkeley and the hills could be affected this evening.
PG&E power shutoff: What you need to know
Only parts of Berkeley will be affected, including the hills and the Cal campus.
Confusing information, failed website provoke frustration with PG&E in Berkeley
'PG&E has completely bungled it,' said Berkeley Councilwoman Lori Droste. She wasn't alone in her reaction to the confusing information about the power shutdown.
Fire causes extensive damage at dentist and orthodontist offices in North Berkeley
The fire that broke out in a two-story building on Ensenada Avenue has closed down the two practices.
Update: PG&E will shut off power for nearly 800,000 customers starting Wednesday
The utility said it has decided to implement the "public safety power shutoff" it began warning about Monday.
Update: Candle left burning in tent caused fire at West Berkeley encampment
A fire that is believed to have started in a homeless encampment was quickly extinguished by first-responders Monday afternoon.
Hey Berkeley: Are you ready for up to 8 days without electricity?
PG&E says the amount of time the power could be out has “been hard for a lot of people to accept.” The city is taking steps to prepare. Have you?
Residents ‘evacuated’ in city’s first-ever wildfire drill; next one is Aug. 25
A car fire on Tunnel Road quickly spread Sunday into trees and houses, prompting residents to flee. This was only a drill; two more are coming.
Cigarette fire displaces 3 from Berkeley senior housing; Mo’Joe closed for now
Three residents of a senior housing complex have been displaced by a fire authorities believe began Sunday with a visitor's lit cigarette. Water damage also temporarily closed Mo'Joe Café.
City wildfire evacuation drills start in August (and it’s not too late to join in)
For the first time ever, starting this weekend, the city of Berkeley will hold a series of one-hour wildfire evacuation drills to help community members and first responders practice preparing for an emergency.
PG&E helicopter slated to continue work in East Bay Hills this week
That helicopter over the weekend? It was scanning for trees that could fall on power lines. Expect more aerial activity this week.
