"Now is not the time," said Mayor Adena Ishii. "I think it's really important to take a look at where we are in our history."

Police closed West Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue during the fire response. Scroll down for updates.

Police have closed Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue.

Residents shared ideas for a waterfront park while pressing to preserve racetrack landmarks and replace revenue for Albany services and schools.

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The crash took place at about 10:10 p.m. when a driver struck a young man crossing the street, according to preliminary reports.

The crash took place at about 10:10 p.m. when a driver struck a young man crossing the street, according to preliminary reports.

Police said they received reports of a gun but ultimately did not find one.

The crash took place at about 10:10 p.m. when a driver struck a young man crossing the street, according to preliminary reports.

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Initial reports pointed to a fire involving the microwave. The woman's name has not been released.

A motorist told police a woman had brandished a gun at her from another vehicle, according to initial reports.

A sped-up version of the security footage has been viewed more than 2 million times on TikTok.

Several men attacked people and yelled homophobic slurs at a party in Berkeley Student Cooperative housing, police say.

Berkeley police said they had gotten a report of kids walking or running across the street before the crash.

A second resident got outside but was displaced. Scroll down for an update.

Firefighters were advised of an 80-year-old woman who "might still be inside the home."

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The woman was hit multiple times and sustained a broken arm, police said.

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Heavy equipment rolled in Wednesday as the Harrison Street encampment closure operation continued.

The closure follows a lengthy legal battle over the rights of disabled campers.

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Megan Strahl is being held at Santa Rita Jail on $70,000 bail.

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Ajuwon Muhammad.

Fire officials took to Facebook to explain their position.

Newly obtained records detail fire calls in the Harrison Street corridor. Encampment residents weigh in.

Temperatures in the low 90s are expected.

Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has been sharing updates about the operation.

A new exhibit at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery offers noncombustible art for fire-safe yards.

The call began with a brandishing report on the freeway.

Berkeley Animal Care Services picked up the goat this week on Hillcrest Court.

Berkeley Animal Care Services picked up the goat Thursday from Hillcrest Court near Claremont Avenue.

Rabies is treatable when found early but "nearly always fatal once symptoms appear," the city said.

Plaintiffs say the bike lanes violate the 2026 Bicycle Plan and run contrary to Measure FF, a parcel tax to improve streets and sidewalks.

Dozens of residents have now shared sightings and concerns about the goat on Nextdoor.

SB 113 would amend the state's 2026-27 budget if approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in the coming weeks.

Police arrested Derrick Sparks, 44, after Flock alerts in two cities.

Someone called 911 to report the incident, which took place Friday shortly after 5 p.m.

A brief video shows a person who appears to be carrying a can of paint walk down the sidewalk.

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Mokhtar Paki, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 after fleeing Iran, painted "Sinbad Voyage" in 2023. Police are investigating.

William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.

The suspect, a 17-year-old boy, was holding a large knife when police arrived, authorities said.

William Brumfield, 90, was arrested on suspicion of lewd and lascivious conduct, records show. His son Marbel Om faces even more serious charges.

Berkeley police said the fatal shooting was "not random," but that Goodwin was not the intended target.