Red flag warning issued for parts of Berkeley; gusty winds expected in hills
The warning affects areas above about 1,000 feet in elevation, which includes some of the Berkeley Hills.
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Berkeley starts to turn back on after a day without power
PG&E gave the “all clear” to begin restoration in Alameda County at 3 p.m. But UC Berkeley has canceled classes for Friday.
The Berkeley Hills go dark and residents step up to help one another
After power was shut off to UC Berkeley and thousands of homes and businesses starting at 11 p.m. on Oct. 9, Berkeleyans found ways to cope.
Father asks for help to find hit-and-run driver who struck his child in her stroller
A Berkeley father has asked neighbors to help him find a hit-and-run driver who struck his daughter’s stroller — while she was in it — during a walk in the Berkeley Hills over the weekend.
Insurance firms drop Berkeley Hills homeowners, citing wildfire risk
Some Berkeley residents are among the thousands across the state receiving non-renewal letters from insurers burdened by wildfires claims.
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.
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.
New picnic area, upgraded amphitheater anticipated for John Hinkel Park
The scope of renovations at the North Berkeley park depend on finding a developer who can work within the city’s budget.
LISTEN: Haunting sound of gray fox barking at Berkeley man and his poodle
Mark Berger was walking his standard poodle, Niko, in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night when a high-pitched animal call took them by surprise. He has shared his audio recording of the encounter with Berkeleyside.
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.
East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: ‘It’s not if a fire occurs, but when’
After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures.
