Grizzly Peak Boulevard

Berkeley is sprouting with eucalyptus trees. Approximately 1,250 of these evergreen giants spread their roots in the north, posing a fire risk to the city.

The Berkeley Fire Department, city of Oakland, East Bay Regional Parks District and UC Berkeley will work together to make use of a $12.75 million investment in fire safety, unveiled Thursday by Mayor Jesse Arreguín and Interim Berkeley Fire Chief Abraham Roman.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred today on Grizzly Peak, according to a warning from UCPD.

Turnouts on Grizzly Peak Boulevard have been blocked off to reduce fire risk in response to several incidents of people setting off fireworks in the area.

Berkeley City Council took action at its first meeting back from summer recess Tuesday and addressed items dealing with two major public safety threats — COVID-19 and wildfires.

UCPD has increased patrols in response to concerns over the past few days about illegal ignition of fireworks and bonfires along Grizzly Peak Boulevard between Centennial Drive and Claremont Avenue, according to a Nixle alert from the Berkeley Police Department.

Between the hours of 7:20 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. Sunday, a sexual assault was reported to have occurred on the roadside between Centennial Drive and Grizzly Peak Boulevard, according to a UCPD alert.

To limit overcrowding in what are usually popular spots during the celebrations, UC Berkeley campus parking lots and Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed July 4, as high fire danger is expected.

Grizzly Peak Boulevard is closed between Fish Ranch Road and Centennial Boulevard due to downed telecommunications lines.

UCPD received information regarding a strong-arm robbery Saturday on Grizzly Peak Boulevard about 3:30 a.m., according to Nixle alert Wednesday.