BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Warning system to be tested on 100th anniversary of 1923 Berkeley fire
Earlier this month, the city of Berkeley implemented a new Outdoor Warning System, or OWS, which will be tested on Sept. 17. The testing date has been strategically placed on the 100th anniversary of the 1923 Berkeley fires, also known as the Great Fire of 1923.
City
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Warning system to be tested on 100th anniversary of 1923 Berkeley fire
Earlier this month, the city of Berkeley implemented a new Outdoor Warning System, or OWS, which will be tested on Sept. 17. The testing date has been strategically placed on the 100th anniversary of the 1923 Berkeley fires, also known as the Great Fire of 1923.
Transit
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023
City of Berkeley’s siren system buckles down on fire safety, precautions
The city of Berkeley announced a siren warning system flexible for various different disasters on its official site.
Transit
SEPTEMBER 06, 2023
City of Berkeley’s siren system buckles down on fire safety, precautions
The city of Berkeley announced a siren warning system flexible for various different disasters on its official site.
City
JULY 06, 2023
‘Annual community building campaign’: Berkeley prepares for community engagement in annual National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event that encourages community engagement with city and public safety officials. This year more than 20 organizations signed up to participate, according to the registration website.
City
JULY 06, 2023
‘Annual community building campaign’: Berkeley prepares for community engagement in annual National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event that encourages community engagement with city and public safety officials. This year more than 20 organizations signed up to participate, according to the registration website.
City
JUNE 22, 2023
Six Berkeley fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium batteries in electric scooters, bikes and skateboards have caused six recent fires throughout Berkeley.
City
JUNE 22, 2023
Six Berkeley fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium batteries in electric scooters, bikes and skateboards have caused six recent fires throughout Berkeley.
Environment
JUNE 05, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches new wildfire safety education campaign
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, launched a public outreach and education campaign May 1, with the goal of educating Berkeley residents about wildfire safety and prevention.
Environment
JUNE 05, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches new wildfire safety education campaign
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, launched a public outreach and education campaign May 1, with the goal of educating Berkeley residents about wildfire safety and prevention.
City
MAY 17, 2023
Berkeley City Council discusses proposed budget changes for 2024
Berkeley City Council members and budget manager Sharon Friedrichsen discussed updates to the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a special meeting Tuesday.
City
MAY 17, 2023
Berkeley City Council discusses proposed budget changes for 2024
Berkeley City Council members and budget manager Sharon Friedrichsen discussed updates to the proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year during a special meeting Tuesday.
City
APRIL 27, 2023
Fire reported at Varsity Berkeley apartment building
A fire was reported at the Varsity Berkeley apartment building on Durant Avenue on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported.
City
APRIL 27, 2023
Fire reported at Varsity Berkeley apartment building
A fire was reported at the Varsity Berkeley apartment building on Durant Avenue on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 19, 2023
House fire on Kains Avenue, no injuries reported
Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, received several reports of a house fire on the 1600 block of Kains Avenue in Berkeley late Tuesday night.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 19, 2023
House fire on Kains Avenue, no injuries reported
Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, received several reports of a house fire on the 1600 block of Kains Avenue in Berkeley late Tuesday night.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 11, 2023
Body found floating in Berkeley Marina
The Berkeley Police Department reported that a caller discovered a woman's body floating in the Berkeley Marina Monday evening.
Crime & Safety
APRIL 11, 2023
Body found floating in Berkeley Marina
The Berkeley Police Department reported that a caller discovered a woman's body floating in the Berkeley Marina Monday evening.
Environment
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches FireSafe Berkeley for wildfire safety
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, plans to launch a comprehensive neighborhood program to reduce wildfire risks later this March.
Environment
MARCH 09, 2023
Berkeley Fire Department launches FireSafe Berkeley for wildfire safety
The Berkeley Fire Department, or BFD, plans to launch a comprehensive neighborhood program to reduce wildfire risks later this March.
